Chicken Chow Mein

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Authentic Flavor: This recipe uses traditional ingredients like soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil for an authentic chow mein taste.

• Quick and Easy: Ready in about 35 minutes, this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

• Customizable: You can easily swap out chicken for other proteins or add extra vegetables.

Ingredients

• 300g (10.5 oz) egg noodles

• 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, thinly sliced

• 1/2 medium cabbage, thinly sliced

• 2 carrots, julienned

• 6 scallions (green onions)

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 tbsp ginger, minced

• 1 tbsp garlic, minced

• 1/2 tsp sesame oil

• 1/4 tsp MSG (optional)

• 5 tbsp cooking oil

• 2 tbsp cornstarch

• Salt and pepper to taste

Chow Mein Sauce:

• 1 tbsp light soy sauce

• 1.5 tbsp dark soy sauce

• 2 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tsp sugar

• 1 tbsp water

Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.

Directions

1. Prep the Chicken: Slice the chicken, coat with soy sauce, water, and cornstarch. Set aside for 10 minutes.

2. Prepare Vegetables: Slice the cabbage, carrots, and scallions. Mince ginger and garlic.

3. Make Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.

4. Cook Noodles: Cook noodles 2 minutes less than package instructions, drain, rinse with cold water, and coat with oil.

5. Scramble Eggs: Heat oil in a wok, scramble eggs, and set aside.

6. Stir-Fry Chicken: Stir-fry chicken in the same wok until cooked through, then set aside.

7. Cook Vegetables: Stir-fry ginger, garlic, scallion whites, carrots, and cabbage until charred. Transfer to the chicken bowl.

8. Crisp Noodles: Stir-fry noodles in the wok until slightly crispy, then add chicken and veggies.

9. Add Sauce: Pour the sauce into the wok, stir-fry for a few minutes, and season with pepper and MSG (optional).

10. Finish and Serve: Stir in scrambled eggs, drizzle with sesame oil, and serve hot.

Servings and Timing

• Servings: 4

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes

• Cooking Time: 20 minutes

• Total Time: 35 minutes

Variations

• Vegetarian: Replace chicken with tofu or extra vegetables.

• Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or chili paste to the sauce for extra heat.

Storage/Reheating

• Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

• Reheating: Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop with a little soy sauce to restore moisture.

FAQs

Can I use a different protein?

Yes, chicken can be substituted with beef, shrimp, or tofu.

Can I make this gluten-free?

Use gluten-free soy sauce and noodles for a gluten-free version.

How do I prevent the noodles from sticking?

Rinse the cooked noodles with cold water and toss them with oil to prevent sticking.

Can I freeze this dish?

It’s not recommended, as the texture of the noodles and vegetables may change.

What vegetables can I add?

Feel free to add bell peppers, bok choy, or snow peas for more variety.

Conclusion

Chicken Chow Mein is a delicious, easy-to-make dish that brings the flavors of takeout right to your kitchen. With crispy noodles, tender chicken, and fresh vegetables, it’s a flavorful, quick meal your whole family will love.

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This easy Chicken Chow Mein recipe is full of savory flavors, stir-fried chicken, crispy vegetables, and tender egg noodles. With a delicious homemade chow mein sauce and wok-tossed noodles, this dish rivals takeout for a healthy and flavorful dinner at home.

• Author: Emily
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Stir-frying
• Cuisine: Chinese
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

• For the Chow Mein:
• 10.5 oz (300g) egg noodles
• 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, sliced into strips
• ½ medium cabbage, thinly sliced
• 2 carrots, julienned
• 6 scallions/green onions
• 2 eggs, scrambled
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced
• ½ tsp sesame oil
• ¼ tsp MSG (optional)
• 5 tbsp cooking oil
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• Salt and pepper to taste
• For the Sauce:
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 ½ tbsp dark soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp water

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Instructions

• Prep Ingredients:
• Slice chicken and mix with soy sauce, water, and cornstarch. Set aside for 10 minutes.
• Slice vegetables and mince ginger, garlic, and scallions.
• Prepare the sauce by combining all ingredients in a bowl.
• Cook noodles 2 minutes less than the package instructions, drain, and rinse with cold water. Coat with 1 tbsp oil.
• Cook the Chicken:
• Heat oil in a wok and stir-fry chicken on high heat until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
• Cook Vegetables:
• In the same wok, stir-fry ginger, garlic, and scallion whites for 1 minute. Add carrots, cook for 2 minutes, then add cabbage and cook until lightly charred. Remove and set aside with the chicken.
• Fry the Noodles:
• Add more oil to the wok, stir-fry noodles for 2-3 minutes until slightly crispy.
• Combine and Serve:
• Add chicken and vegetables back to the wok. Pour in the sauce, mix well, and stir-fry for another couple of minutes.
• Add scrambled eggs, sesame oil, and season with pepper and MSG (if using). Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes and serve!

Notes

• Use other vegetables like bell peppers or bok choy if preferred.
• MSG is optional but adds an authentic flavor.