Description
A quick and easy recipe for homemade Chicken Chow Mein featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory, flavorful sauce that tastes better than takeout.
Ingredients
8 oz chow mein noodles (or thin egg noodles)
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
1 cup sliced bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup bean sprouts
3 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup water
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the chow mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, ground ginger, black pepper, and water until the mixture is smooth. Set this amazing sauce aside.
Step 3: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until it's golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
Step 4: Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet. Add the minced garlic, sliced bell peppers, and shredded carrots. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Step 5: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the bean sprouts and the cooked chow mein noodles. Pour the prepared chow mein sauce evenly over all the ingredients.
Step 6: Toss everything together gently to ensure all ingredients are coated in the savory sauce. Continue to stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to heat through and thicken slightly.
Step 7: Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the chopped green onions. Serve your delicious Chicken Chow Mein hot, with extra green onions for garnish if you wish.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in a tablespoon of soy sauce and a teaspoon of sesame oil for 15 minutes before cooking. Adjust the amount of spice by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg