Delicious Chicken Chow Mein topped with the best chow mein sauce and vegetables

Chicken Chow Mein with The Best Chow Mein Sauce

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Why Make This Recipe

If you’re looking for a quick, tasty meal, Chicken Chow Mein is the perfect choice. It’s packed with flavor from the sauce and fresh vegetables, making it a healthy option too. Plus, it’s simple to make and can be prepared in under 30 minutes.

How to Make Chicken Chow Mein

Ingredients:

  • Chicken breast or thighs, cut into thin strips
  • Chow Mein noodles
  • Bell peppers, carrots, onions, and cabbage (or your preferred vegetables)
  • Garlic, minced
  • Ginger, minced
  • Cooking oil (vegetable or sesame oil)
  • Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
  • Soy sauce
  • Oyster sauce
  • Sesame oil
  • Rice vinegar
  • Brown sugar
  • Cornstarch
  • Water

Directions:


  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Cut the chicken into thin strips, chop your vegetables, and cook the noodles according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain the noodles and set them aside.



  2. Make the Chow Mein Sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water. Whisk until the cornstarch dissolves, then set it aside.



  3. Cook the Chicken: Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat and add oil. Add the chicken and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.



  4. Stir-fry the Vegetables: If needed, add more oil to the pan. Add the garlic, ginger, and chopped vegetables to the pan. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.



  5. Combine Everything: Return the chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Pour the Chow Mein sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Add the cooked noodles and toss everything to coat the noodles evenly in the sauce.



  6. Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.


How to Serve Chicken Chow Mein

Chicken Chow Mein is best enjoyed hot. You can serve it on a large plate or in individual bowls. It pairs well with some extra green onions on top for a fresh taste. If you like, you can add soy sauce or hot sauce on the side for extra flavor.

How to Store Chicken Chow Mein

If you have leftovers, let the Chicken Chow Mein cool down to room temperature. Place it in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply warm it up in a pan or microwave.

Tips to Make Chicken Chow Mein

  • Cut the chicken and vegetables into uniform sizes for even cooking.
  • You can mix and match your favorite vegetables according to what you have on hand.
  • If you love spice, consider adding some red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
  • For an extra touch, sprinkle some sesame seeds on top before serving.

Variation

You can easily make Chicken Chow Mein with shrimp, beef, or tofu instead of chicken. The cooking process remains the same; just adjust the cooking time for different proteins.

FAQs

1. Can I use dry Chow Mein noodles?
Yes, you can use dry Chow Mein noodles. Just follow the package instructions for cooking them before adding them to the stir-fry.

2. What can I use instead of oyster sauce?
If you prefer to avoid oyster sauce, you can use hoisin sauce or a mixture of soy sauce with a hint of sugar as a substitute.

3. How long does it take to make Chicken Chow Mein?
Chicken Chow Mein can be made in about 30 minutes, making it a quick and delicious meal option.

Enjoy making your Chicken Chow Mein and savor the delicious flavors of this easy dish!

Chicken Chow Mein

A quick and delicious meal featuring stir-fried chicken, fresh vegetables, and savory noodles, all tossed in a flavorful sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir-fry
  • 1 lb Chicken breast or thighs, cut into thin strips You can use either breast or thigh meat.
  • 8 oz Chow Mein noodles Cook according to package instructions.
  • 2 cups Bell peppers, carrots, onions, and cabbage Use any preferred combination of vegetables.
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced Adds flavor.
  • 1 tsp Ginger, minced Adds flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Cooking oil (vegetable or sesame oil) For frying.
  • 2 tbsp Green onions, chopped (for garnish) For serving.
For the Chow Mein Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce Base flavor of the sauce.
  • 1 tbsp Oyster sauce Adds depth of flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil For a nutty flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Rice vinegar Adds acidity.
  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Thickens the sauce.
  • 1/4 cup Water Helps to mix the sauce.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the chicken into thin strips, chop your vegetables, and cook the noodles according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain the noodles and set them aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water. Whisk until the cornstarch dissolves, then set it aside.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat and add oil. Add the chicken and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
Stir-frying Vegetables
  1. If needed, add more oil to the pan. Add the garlic, ginger, and chopped vegetables to the pan. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Combining Everything
  1. Return the chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Pour the Chow Mein sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Add the cooked noodles and toss everything to coat the noodles evenly in the sauce.
Serving
  1. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Notes

You can mix and match your favorite vegetables according to what you have on hand. For an extra touch, sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving. If you love spice, consider adding some red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.