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Chicken Chow Mein Recipe
Make your favorite Chinese noodle dish at home in 30 minutes with this easy recipe. Chicken chow mein is so simple to make from scratch!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 314 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 6 ounces dry chow mein noodles
- 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into thin strips against the grain
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup sliced cabbage
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 3 scallions sliced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ tablespoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the chicken and cook until the surface is white and the center is no longer pink. Remove from the skillet onto a plate. Cover lightly with foil to keep warm.
- Add the cabbage and carrots to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add in the scallions, garlic, and ginger. Saute for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- While the veggies are cooking, whisk together the oyster sauce, broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and sugar. Set aside.
- Add the noodles and chicken back into the skillet. Pour over the sauce and cook, stirring, until the sauce has thickened and coats the noodles. Top with extra green onions, if desired, and serve.
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Notes
- .Storage: Store chicken chow mein in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days, or freeze for 2 months.
- Store chicken chow mein in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days, or freeze for 2 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
314kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
971mg
(40%)
Potassium
347mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2797IU
(56%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 971mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 347mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2797IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.