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Chicken Chow Mein with the Best Chow Mein Sauce

Chicken chow mein is so much better than takeout! It is filled with chicken, veggies, classic chow mein noodles and the best homemade chow mein sauce. You will love this one pan dinner!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 340 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian , Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 12 oz Chow Mein noodles (uncooked noodles)
  • 2 cups cabbage
  • 1 large carrot julienned
  • 1/2 batch green onions
  • 2 garlic cloves
Chow Mein Sauce
  • 6 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp light sesame oil (not toasted)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar

Instructions

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  1. In a small mixing bowl, use a whisk to combine oyster sauce, granulated sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, chicken broth and cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. Cook your noodles according to package instructions then drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
  3. Heat a large wok or pan with olive oil over medium-heat. Cut your chicken breasts into bite-sized strips and cook them in the oil until golden brown. Remove strips and set aside.
  4. Add carrots, cabbage and pressed garlic and saute for a few minutes until veggies are slightly softened and the cabbage is a bit translucent.
  5. Add chicken and noodles back into the pan. Pour sauce over the top and continue cooking all the ingredients together for another 2 minutes.
  6. Garnish your chow mein with chopped green onions and serve the noodles straight from the pan and piping hot!

Notes

  • Note: When using cooked Chow Mein Noodles, it should measure to about 1lb.

Nutrition Information

Calories 340kcal (17%) Carbs 36g Protein 19g (38%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 914mg (38%) Potassium 295mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1315IU (26%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 340

% Daily Value*

Calories 340kcal 17%
Carbs 36g
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 914mg 38%
Potassium 295mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1315IU 26%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

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