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Chicken Chow Mein

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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.

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

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.

Find it online: https://yumfamilyrecipes.com/chicken-chow-mein/