Quick and Easy Chicken Chow Mein
Whip up a takeout favorite in no time with this Quick and Easy Chicken Chow Mein, bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients! Tender strips of marinated chicken, crisp veggies like carrots and cabbage, and perfectly chewy chow mein noodles are tossed in a savory sauce made with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil for an irresistible umami kick. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it a must-try for busy weeknights or last-minute dinner plans. Best served hot and garnished with green onions, this homemade chow mein is satisfying, simple, and so much better than delivery.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 pound chicken breast
- 12 ounces chow mein noodles
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 medium carrot
- 2 cups green cabbage
- 3 stalks green onions
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into thin strips and toss with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Let it marinate while preparing other ingredients.
Cook the chow mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the sauce by mixing remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
Mince the garlic and ginger. Julienne the carrot and thinly slice the cabbage and green onions.
In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the chicken until cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Add the remaining vegetable oil to the pan. Stir-fry the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the carrot and cabbage, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.
Return the chicken to the pan, then add the cooked noodles and sauce. Toss everything together over medium-high heat until well combined and heated through, about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2588 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.7 g | 201% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.5 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 81.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 195 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 5777 mg | 251% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.6 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g | ||
| Protein | 107.8 g | 216% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 241 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1695 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
