Chicken Chow Mein

overhead view closeup of stir fried noodles in black pan with chicken, veggies green onions and sesame seeds on top

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This homemade chicken chow mein combines tender chicken, stir-fried veggies, and egg noodles in a flavorful, one-pan dish that's faster, cheaper, and tastier than takeout.

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time25

Cook Time15

Total Time38

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: asian

Servings: servings

Author: Laurel Perry

Equipment

1 large skillet

Ingredients

For the Sauce

¼ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons shaoxing wine, mirin, or sherry vinegar
Pinch white pepper

For the Stir Fry

1 lb chicken breast sliced thin
2 teaspoons cornstarch
12 oz chow mein noodles
3 tbsp oil divided
2 garlic cloves minced
3 cups shredded cabbage
1 large carrot julienned
3 green onions sliced thin on a bias
Sesame seeds optional for garnish

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients.
¼ cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons shaoxing wine, mirin, or sherry vinegar, Pinch white pepper
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of the sauce. Mix well and set aside for 15 minutes to marinate.
1 lb chicken breast, 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Cook chow mein noodles al dente according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water to stop the cooking and set aside. They will cook more in the pan, so make sure they are al dente.
12 oz chow mein noodles
Heat 1 ½ tablespoons of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Cook the chicken in a single layer until lightly browned on one side, 1-2 minutes. Stir and continue cooling until the chicken is cooked through, another 2 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3 tbsp oil
Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 ½ tablespoons oil and the garlic. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add in the cabbage and carrot. Stir and cook until the vegetables are wilted, 2-3 minutes.
2 garlic cloves, 3 cups shredded cabbage, 1 large carrot
Add in the noodles, chicken and sauce. Stir and cook until the noodles have absorbed the sauce and are fully cooked. Stir in the green onions.
Serve hot garnished with sesame seeds.
3 green onions, Sesame seeds

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Notes

I’m using julienned carrots and shredded cabbage, but feel free to use your favorite stir fry veggies. Buy pre-cut veggies for an even quicker meal.
I used chicken breasts for this recipe since they’re quicker to cook but you can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs, shrimp, or try Lo Mein with beef.
Shaoxing Wine is a Chinese cooking wine and is key for that authentic chow mein sauce flavor. It can be found at any Asian market or on Amazon. If you can’t find it you can substitute it for sherry vinegar or mirin.

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