Chicken Chow Mein with The Best Chow Mein Sauce
Savor the vibrant flavors of Chicken Chow Mein with The Best Chow Mein Sauce, a quick and satisfying stir-fry that brings your weeknight dinners to life. This dish features tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and perfectly cooked chow mein noodles, all coated in a homemade sauce that balances savory and sweet notes beautifully. Whether you’re preparing a cozy family meal or meal prepping for the week, this Chicken Chow Mein is versatile and easy to customize with whatever veggies you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 12 oz uncooked chow mein noodles
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- ½ batch chopped green onions
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 tbsp oyster sauce
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp light sesame oil
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, chicken broth, cornstarch, and sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
- Cook chow mein noodles according to package instructions; drain and rinse with cold water.
- Heat oil in a large wok over medium-high heat; cook chicken strips until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes), then remove from pan.
- In the same pan, sauté carrots, cabbage, and garlic for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add cooked chicken and noodles back into the pan; pour sauce over the mixture and stir for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 80mg