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Chicken Chow Mein

Chicken Chow Mein is a delicious and easy dish that brings the flavors of Chinese cuisine right to your kitchen, perfect for busy weeknights with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and savory sauce tossed with noodles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 1 pound chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce for marinating chicken
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch for marinating chicken
Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 3 pieces green onions, sliced for garnish
Noodles
  • 8 ounces chow mein noodles or spaghetti use according to preference
Chow Mein Sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Method
 

Marination
  1. In a bowl, combine the thinly sliced chicken breast, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Mix well and let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
Prepare Chow Mein Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, chicken broth, sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic until well combined; set aside.
Cook Noodles
  1. In a pot, cook the chow mein noodles or spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Stir-Fry Chicken
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Cook Vegetables
  1. In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and shredded carrots. Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
  2. Add the shredded cabbage and bean sprouts and continue to stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet along with the cooked noodles.
  2. Pour the prepared chow mein sauce over the top and toss everything together until well coated and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the sliced green onions and give it one final toss.
Serve
  1. Serve the Chicken Chow Mein hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

Notes

Leftover Chicken Chow Mein can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat until heated through. You can enhance flavors with a side of soy sauce or chili sauce.