Description
This irresistible chicken chow mein recipe delivers tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and savory noodles in a flavorful sauce. It’s a quick, easy, and delicious homemade meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces dried chow mein noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1/2 cup snow peas
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Cook chow mein noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and chicken broth. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add broccoli, red bell pepper, carrot, and snow peas. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked noodles and the prepared sauce.
- Toss everything together until well combined and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve your irresistible chicken chow mein immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic and ginger.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms, onions, or bok choy.
- Ensure all ingredients are prepped before you start cooking for a smooth stir-fry process.
- This recipe makes a delicious homemade chicken chow mein, a great alternative to takeout.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg