Whipping up a quick and delicious meal is easy with this Chicken Chow Mein recipe. Fresh veggies, tender chicken, freshly cooked noodles, and the most delicious chow mein sauce make a better-that-takeout meal you can enjoy any day of the week!
Ingredients For Chicken Chow Mein
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Avocado or vegetable oil
- Chow Mein noodles
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Green onions
- White onion
- Garlic
- Oyster sauce
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Sesame seed oil
- Chicken broth
- Cornstarch
- Honey
How To Make Easy Chicken Chow Mein?
- Cook the noodles in a large pot of boiling water according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
- Make the sauce: whisk together the oyster sauce, honey, sesame seed oil, soy sauce, chicken broth, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat and add the avocado oil. Once the oil is hot, brown the chicken strips until fully cooked, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same wok or skillet, saute the cabbage, carrots, white onions, and garlic until the cabbage is translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the cooked chicken and noodles, and pour in the sauce. Cook for 2 more minutes, or until all is heated through and the sauce is slightly thick. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Can I Prepare Any Part Of This Dish Ahead Of Time?
Absolutely! You can cut the chicken strips, prep all the veggies, and make the sauce the day before. Store them in separate airtight containers in the fridge until you’re ready to make the dish.
Store Leftovers:
Let them cool down completely and place them in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat them in the microwave or in a skillet.
Easy Chicken Chow Mein: Ready in 35 Minutes
Equipment
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wok or large skillet
- Stove
Ingredients
- 12 oz chow mein noodles, uncooked
- ⅓ cup oyster sauce
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame seed oil
- ⅓ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
- 16 oz chicken boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
- 2 ½ tbsp avocado or vegetable oil
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Cook the noodles in a large pot of boiling water according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
- Make the sauce: whisk together the oyster sauce, honey, sesame seed oil, soy sauce, chicken broth, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat and add the avocado oil. Once the oil is hot, brown the chicken strips until fully cooked, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same wok or skillet, saute the cabbage, carrots, white onions, and garlic until the cabbage is translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the cooked chicken and noodles, and pour in the sauce. Cook for 2 more minutes, or until all is heated through and the sauce is slightly thick. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicken Chow Mein
1. What If I Don’t Have A Wok?
You can use a large, heavy-bottomed skillet instead of a wok.
2. How Do I Prevent The Noodles From Sticking Together?
Rinsing the noodles with water after you cook and drain them will wash away any remaining starch on the surface of the noodles, preventing them from sticking to each other.
3. How Do I Make The Chow Mein Sauce Thicker?
Adding cornstarch to the sauce will thicken it, but you have to let it cook for at least 2-3 minutes. Make sure you dissolve all the cornstarch before pouring in the sauce, sometimes you can leave a lot of it behind if it is not fully dissolved. If you feel after doing this the sauce is still too thin, add a bit more cornstarch dissolved in a bit of water.
4. What Other Vegetables Can I Use In This Dish?
You can use any stir-fry-friendly veggies like broccoli, bell peppers, bok choy, or snow peas.
5. How Can I Make This Dish Vegetarian?
To make it vegetarian, use tofu instead of chicken and vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. To make the sauce use hoisin sauce instead of oyster sauce. Make sure to use firm tofu and press as much liquid out of it as you can.
6. Can I Use Frozen Vegetables In This Dish?
Yes, you can! This can save a lot of time since you can add them frozen directly to the wok!
7. What Can I Use If I Don’t Have Chow Mein Noodles?
Any other thin pasta like spaghetti will do, just cook it according to the package instructions.
8. Can I Make This Recipe Without Oyster Sauce Due To Allergies?
Yes, you can substitute it with equal parts soy sauce and hoisin sauce. Although it will not taste the same, the flavor will be very similar.
