Description
Chicken Chow Mein with the Best Chow Mein Sauce is a delightful, homemade alternative to takeout that brings vibrant flavors and freshness into your kitchen. This easy recipe features tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and perfectly cooked chow mein noodles, all enveloped in a rich, savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 12 oz uncooked chow mein noodles
- 2 cups cabbage
- 1 large carrot (julienned)
- 1/2 batch green onions
- 2 garlic cloves
- 4 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp light sesame oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp corn starch
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, chicken broth, and corn starch in a mixing bowl.
- Cook chow mein noodles per package instructions; drain and rinse with cold water.
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Cut chicken into strips and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, sauté carrots, cabbage, and garlic for about 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Return cooked chicken and noodles to the pan. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir well for another 2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg