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Chicken Chow Mein Recipe

Chicken Chow Mein Recipe

This Chicken Chow Mein recipe is a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. It's a homemade version of a classic takeout dish, but healthier and faster to make.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
For the Noodles:
  • 8 ounces dried chow mein noodles
For the Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Vegetables:
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1 cup sliced cabbage
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/2 cup bean sprouts (optional)

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • wok
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine the chicken, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and ginger. Mix well and set aside for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Cook the chow mein noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, chicken broth, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Set aside.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry until cooked through and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the wok and set aside.
  5. Add the onion and garlic to the wok and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add carrots and celery, continue to stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the cabbage and cook until tender-crisp, about 2 more minutes.
  6. Add the cooked noodles and chicken back to the wok with the vegetables. Pour the sauce over the mixture and stir-fry until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly, about 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions and bean sprouts (if using). Serve immediately.