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Chicken Chow Mein

A comforting Chinese meal made with lean, white meat, colorful vegetables, and stir-fried noodles tossed in a savory sauce.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 332 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

Chicken-
  • 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast cut into ½-inch thick slices
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Chow Mein-
  • 6 ounces dried chow mein noodles
  • ¼ cup unsalted chicken stock
  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 1 cup green cabbage ¼-inch thick slices
  • ½ cup yellow onion ¼-inch thick slices
  • ¼ cup carrots ⅛-inch slices
  • 1 cup red cabbage ¼-inch thick slices
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • ¼ cup green onion 1 ½ -inch long pieces

Instructions

Chicken
    Cup of Yum
  1. In a medium-sized bowl combine sliced chicken, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil.
  2. Heat a wok or large saute pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the oil, once hot add the chicken.
  4. Stir-fry the chicken until lightly browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  5. Transfer chicken to a clean plate and reserve.
Chow Mein
  1. Cook the chow mein noodles according to manufacturer's direction. 
  2. Drain and reserve the noodles.
  3. In a small bowl whisk together the chicken stock, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  4. Heat the wok over high heat.
  5. Add the oil, then once hot add the garlic and ginger. Saute for 15 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  6. Add the green cabbage, onion and carrots, stir-fry until tender, about 2 minutes.
  7. Add the cooked noodles and sauce. Stir to combine and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 1 minute.
  8. Add the purple cabbage, bean sprouts, and green onions, stir-fry until just tender, 1 minute.
  9. Add the chicken back to the wok, stir to combine until warm.
  10. Serve chicken chow mein immediately.

Notes

  • Tip: Make sure to continuously keep the noodles and sauce moving in the pan for an even coating.

Nutrition Information

Calories 332kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 1.058mg (0%) Potassium 447mg (13%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1.687IU (0%) Vitamin C 27mg (30%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 332

% Daily Value*

Calories 332kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 1.058mg 0%
Potassium 447mg 10%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1.687IU 0%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.