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Quick & Easy Homemade Chicken Chow Mein

A large mound of delicious chicken chow mein recipe featuring noodles, chicken pieces, carrots, and cabbage.
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Make this simple Chicken Chow Mein recipe at home for a fast, flavorful dinner that beats takeout. It features tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and savory sauce tossed with noodles, ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 ounces dried egg noodles or chow mein noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 2 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Pinch of white pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain them and toss with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, chicken broth, cornstarch, and white pepper to create the sauce. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the white parts of the green onions, garlic, cabbage, carrots, and mushrooms. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
  6. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together quickly until the noodles are heated through and well combined with the sauce, about 1-2 minutes.
  7. Stir in the green parts of the green onions before serving immediately.

Notes

  • For a healthier homemade chow mein, use less oil or substitute half the oil with water when stir-frying vegetables.
  • If you do not have oyster sauce, you can substitute it with an equal amount of vegetarian stir-fry sauce or an extra tablespoon of soy sauce mixed with a pinch of sugar.
  • This recipe is a great weeknight chicken stir fry dinner solution.

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