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Chow Mein

We love to make this easy Chow Mein recipe from home using noodles, vegetables, chicken, and a simple chow mein sauce. It's healthy and quick to make.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 563 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese , American

Ingredients

  • 14 oz yakisoba refrigerated noodles , or 16 oz chow mein noodles*
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 Tablespoon vegetable oil , or canola oil, divided
  • 2 cups finely shredded cabbage* *
  • 1 large carrot , shredded
  • 2 ribs celery , chopped
  • 4 green onions , chopped, white and green separated
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
  • 1 cup fresh bean sprouts (optional)
Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1-2 teaspoons Asian Garlic Chili Sauce , for spice, optional

Instructions

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  1. Chow mein sauce: In a small bowl, whisk the sauce ingredients together and set aside.
  2. Cook chicken: Heat a large pan or wok on high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to hot pan. Sauté until cooked through, then remove to a plate.
  3. Cook Veggies: Add another tablespoon of oil. Once hot add cabbage, carrots, celery, and the whites of the chopped green onion. Stir fry over high heat for 1-2 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds, then remove everything to a plate.
  4. Noodles: Add last tablespoon of oil to the pan and add the noodles. Cook for 1 minute. Add the sauce and cook, tossing to coat. Return veggies and chicken to the pan, along with fresh bean sprouts.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with green onion.

Notes

  • Cabbage and Carrots: If you’re in a hurry, you could use bagged coleslaw mix that has shredded cabbage and carrots.
  • Chow Mein Noodles: I often use Yakisoba noodles because I can get them at my local grocery stores (discard the seasoning packet), but for the most authentic noodles, use fresh chow mein noodles from a local Asian foods market, or Dry chow mein noodles that are labeled as “hong kong” or “pan fried” chow mein noodles, which have already been par-boiled and can be added right to the pan. You could also use dry wonton noodles or lo mein noodles, cook according to package instructions, drain well, and remove excess moisture from them before adding to stir-fry.
  • Add More Vegetables like Bok choy, bell peppers, mushrooms, snap peas, broccoli, and water chestnuts would all work well.
  • Protein: Substitute beef, tofu, or shrimp.
  • Vegetarian: Leave out the chicken, or swap with tofu or your favorite vegetarian protein source.
  • Vegan: Leave out the chicken, or swap with your favorite vegan protein source. Substitute hoisin sauce instead of the oyster sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 563kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 66g (22%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 1609mg (67%) Potassium 601mg (17%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 2265IU (45%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 563

% Daily Value*

Calories 563kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 66g 22%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 1609mg 67%
Potassium 601mg 13%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 2265IU 45%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 4mg 22%

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