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Chicken Chow Mein

A classic Chinese stir-fry with tender velveted chicken, crisp vegetables, and egg noodles tossed in a savory, umami-rich sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-American, Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Marinade
  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs sliced thin
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Stir Fry & Sauce
  • 10 oz chow mein noodles fresh or dried
  • 2 cups green cabbage shredded
  • 1 medium carrot julienned
  • 3 stalks green onions chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup oyster sauce
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce optional
  • 1 tsp sugar

Equipment

  • Wok or Large Skillet
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Pot for boiling noodles
  • Tongs or Chopsticks

Method
 

  1. Boil noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Rinse with cold water and drain.
  2. Combine sliced chicken with marinade ingredients (soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, oil). Let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  4. Sear chicken in a hot wok with oil until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  5. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, cabbage, and carrots in the same wok until tender-crisp.
  6. Return chicken and noodles to the wok. Pour sauce over the top.
  7. Toss everything together over high heat for 2-3 minutes until sauce coats noodles.
  8. Stir in green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

Use dark soy sauce for that authentic restaurant color.