Chow Mein
This Easy Homemade Chow Mein is packed with tender noodles, chicken, stir-fried veggies, and a savory Asian-inspired sauce. A fast, delicious weeknight dinner that tastes just like your favorite takeout!
Servings: 4
Cost: $11.38, $2.85 per Serving
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Chow Mein Stir Fry Noodles
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil divided
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 3 cups Finely Shredded Cabbage
- 2 Carrots peeled and shredded
- 1 cup Fresh Bean Sprouts
- 3 cloves Garlic minced (or 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic)
- 2 teaspoon Fresh Grated Ginger
- 4 Green Onions sliced
For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup Oyster Sauce
- ¼ cup Soy Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
Instructions
- Cook 12 ounces chow mein stir fry noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the noodles and rinse them with cold water, then set them aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup oyster sauce, ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar until smooth. Set the sauce aside.
- Cut 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts into thin bite-sized pieces. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and season it with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.
- Sauté the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until it is fully cooked and lightly browned.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet and heat over medium heat.
- Add 3 cups finely shredded cabbage, 2 shredded carrots, and 1 cup fresh bean sprouts. Sauté the vegetables for 1–2 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Stir 3 cloves minced garlic and 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger into the vegetables and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the cooked noodles and prepared sauce to the skillet. Toss everything together carefully until all the ingredients are evenly coated in the sauce and heated through.
- Garnish the chow mein with 4 sliced green onions and serve immediately.
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Notes
For the chow mein noodles, make sure that you do not get dried chow mein noodles but fresh noodles. These are generally labeled as chow mein stir fry noodles or pan fried noodles. Yakisoba has a good option (do not use the seasoning packet that comes with these) or you can generally find a nice fresh option at your location asian foods market. Lo mein noodles are also a good option if needed.
Any oil with a high smoke point can be used for this recipe. Canola oil, peanut oil and avocado oil are all great options.
Coconut aminos can be used instead of soy sauce in you prefer and it's a good gluten free option.
Make sure that the pan is hot before adding in the chicken so that it browns well. You can use tofu or diced shrimp instead of the chicken in this recipe if you prefer or you can use a mixture of your favorite type of protein.
This is best served immediately but you can refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 700kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 3395mg | Potassium: 890mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 5318IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 5mg
