Description
Chicken Chow Mein with the Best Chow Mein Sauce is a quick and delicious way to enjoy a classic Asian dish in the comfort of your home. This one-pan meal features tender chicken breast, vibrant vegetables, and authentic chow mein noodles, all coated in a rich homemade sauce that surpasses takeout quality. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, this recipe is both satisfying and easy to prepare. Enjoy the flavors of your favorite Chinese restaurant without any hassle!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 3 Tbsp oil
- 12 oz chow mein noodles (uncooked)
- 2 cups cabbage
- 1 large carrot (julienned)
- 1/2 batch green onions
- 2 garlic cloves
- 4 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp light sesame oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp corn starch
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, granulated sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, chicken broth, and cornstarch until well combined.
- Cook the noodles: Follow package instructions to cook chow mein noodles. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a large wok or pan over medium heat. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and cook until golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add julienned carrots, chopped cabbage, and minced garlic to the pan. Sauté until veggies soften but remain crisp.
- Combine ingredients: Return chicken and noodles to the pan. Pour sauce over everything and stir for an additional two minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot: Garnish with chopped green onions before serving directly from the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg