Description
Experience a delightful twist on your weeknight dinners with Chicken Chow Mein featuring The Best Chow Mein Sauce. This quick and savory stir-fry brings together tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a rich, homemade sauce that will satisfy the whole family. With a total prep and cook time of just 25 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy evenings or meal prep. Customize it with your favorite veggies and enjoy its satisfying textures and flavors any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 12 oz chow mein noodles
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- ½ batch green onions, chopped
- 6 tbsp oyster sauce (or plant-based alternative)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp light sesame oil
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- Oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, chicken broth, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Cook chow mein noodles according to package instructions; drain and rinse with cold water.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Cut chicken into strips and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove from pan.
- Add remaining oil to the pan; sauté carrots, cabbage, and garlic until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Return chicken and noodles to the pan; pour sauce over everything and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg