Description
This Chicken Chow Mein recipe delivers a classic Chinese takeout experience at home, featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and springy noodles coated in a savory, umami-rich sauce. It’s a quick and satisfying meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breast, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 8 ounces chow mein noodles (fresh or dried)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 cup sliced napa cabbage
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1/2 cup sliced yellow onion
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil, for finishing
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine sliced chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil. Mix well and set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
- Cook chow mein noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking. Toss with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through and lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove chicken from the wok and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the wok. Add napa cabbage, carrots, celery, and yellow onion. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the wok. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the cooked chicken to the wok. Add the cooked noodles and bean sprouts.
- In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Pour the sauce over the noodles and chicken.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the noodles, about 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with 1 teaspoon sesame oil before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sauce to your preference.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or snow peas.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, chow mein, noodles, Chinese, stir-fry, takeout, best sauce