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Chicken Chow Mein

My family loves this chicken chow mein recipe. It's better than takeout and cooks up in under 20 minutes. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 473kcal
Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 10 oz chicken breast cubed
  • 5 oz chow mein noodles uncooked
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups cabbage shredded
  • 1 large carrot sliced into strips
  • 3 green onions chopped

Instructions

  • Combine the chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, Shaoxing wine, corn starch, sugar, and pepper, and mix well.
    chow mein sauce in a mixing bowl.
  • Mix the chicken with ¼ of the sauce and leave to marinate for 10 minutes.
    raw chicken strips marinating in chow mein sauce.
  • Prepare the chow mein noodles per package instructions, drain, and set aside.
    noodles cooking in pot of boiling water.
  • Heat the oil in a wok and cook garlic for 10 seconds. Add chicken and cook until it is no longer pink, stirring regularly.
    marinated raw chicken and garlic in skillet.
  • Add cabbage, carrot, and spring onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the cabbage softens.
    adding vegetables to the skillet with the chicken.
  • Add noodles and the rest of the sauce and cook until the chicken cooks through.
    chicken mixed with chow mein noodles and sauce.

Video

Notes

TO STORE: Place leftover chicken chow mein in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to one week. 
TO REHEAT: Transfer chicken chow mein to a skillet and heat at medium heat until the dish is fully reheated, frequently stirring. The microwave will also work. Simply heat in 30-second intervals until fully warmed. 
TO FREEZE: Allow noodles to cool completely, transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bag, and freeze for up to 6 months. 
Flavor variations
  • Switch up the protein. This recipe is called chicken chow mein, but you can easily swap the chicken for pork, beef, shrimp, or tofu. 
  • Use different noodles. Udon noodles, egg noodles, and ramen noodles are all fabulous alternatives.
  • Switch up the vegetables. Toss in some broccoli, green beans, snow peas, and bell peppers, or top the final dish with bean sprouts.
  • Make it spicy. Add red chili flakes, chili sauce, or Sriracha to make the dish as spicy as you’d like. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 25g | Sodium: 1586mg | Potassium: 460mg | Fiber: 4g | Vitamin A: 3181IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg | NET CARBS: 34g