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Chicken Chow Mein
This Chicken Chow Mein recipe is so simple to make at home and just as good (or even better!) than your favorite takeout restaurant. Noodles, veggies, and a terrifically tasty, slightly sweet, slightly spicy sauce come together in a flash in this easy, one pot meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 319 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts or tenderloins, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil or other cooking oil
- 1 cup chopped cabbage
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 packages chow mein noodles see note
- 4 green onions chopped
chow mein sauce
- ½ cup water or low sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup oyster sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or 1/2 teaspoon sriracha sauce
Instructions
prepare the sauce
- In a bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together all of the sauce ingredients until the corn starch is dissolved. Set aside.
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make the chow mein
- Drizzle oil into a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and saute 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to transfer chicken to a dish and cover to keep warm.
- In the same pan, saute cabbage, carrots, and garlic for 1-2 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Return chicken to the pan and add the noodles and sauce. Give it a good stir to coat the chicken and noodles in the sauce.
- Allow the sauce to thicken up for 1-2 minutes, then stir in the green onions. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- The noodles: if using uncooked chow mein noodles, simply follow the instructions on the noodle package for cooking the noodles prior to beginning the recipe. Chow mein noodles cook in just a few minutes so this won't add much time to your recipe!
- Oyster sauce: oyster sauce is easy to find in the Asian section of grocery stores, but if you are looking for a substititute you can use hoisin sauce or soy sauce.
- Make it spicy: add an additional 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or 1-2 teaspoons sriracha sauce for a spicy kick!
- Add vegetables: easily add your favorite chopped vegetables like broccoli, zucchini, baby corn, or bell peppers along with the cabbage and carrots.
Nutrition Information
Calories
319kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
865mg
(36%)
Potassium
205mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
222IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 865mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 205mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 222IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.