Weeknight Chow Mein
Transform your busy evenings with this quick and flavorful Weeknight Chow Mein, the perfect one-pan stir-fry that comes together in just 30 minutes! Featuring tender chow mein noodles tossed with crisp vegetables like carrots, cabbage, and bean sprouts, and an optional protein boost from juicy chicken strips, this dish is a delightful balance of texture and flavor. A simple homemade sauce made from soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil infuses every bite with savory, umami goodness. Whether you're tackling a hectic weeknight or craving a fast and satisfying dinner, this recipe is customizable, easy to make, and packed with takeout-style flavor. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately for a wholesome family favorite you’ll want to make again and again. Perfect for fans of Asian-inspired noodles!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz chow mein noodles
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup chicken breast or thighs (optional, sliced into thin strips)
- 1 cup onion (sliced)
- 1 cup carrot (julienned or thinly sliced)
- 1 cup cabbage (shredded)
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (minced)
- 2 stalks green onions (sliced, for garnish)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
Cook the chow mein noodles according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Set the sauce aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. If using chicken, add the sliced chicken strips and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same pan. Add the minced garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the onion, carrot, and cabbage to the pan. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
Return the cooked chicken (if using) to the pan and add the bean sprouts. Stir-fry everything together for 1 minute.
Add the cooked noodles to the pan and pour the prepared sauce over the top. Toss everything together using tongs or a spatula until the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce, about 2 minutes.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Weeknight Chow Mein!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2096 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.2 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.4 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 61.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 202 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 3188 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.0 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.4 g | ||
| Protein | 104.2 g | 208% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 191 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1653 mg | 35% | |
*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.
