Easy 30 Minute Chicken Chow Mein
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
410 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese-American Fussion
Easy 30 Minute Chicken Chow Mein
Description
This Chicken Chow Mein recipe starts by mixing a sauce with oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, chicken broth, garlic, and ginger, which imparts a rich umami flavor with aromatic ginger and garlic notes. Cooked chow mein noodles provide a chewy base. Chicken breast cubes are seasoned and stir-fried until browned and cooked through. Carrots and cabbage are added next and cooked until just tender, maintaining some crunch and freshness.
The prepared sauce is poured over the chicken and vegetables, thickening slightly due to the cornstarch. The noodles are combined with the saucy stir-fry and garnished with sliced green onion, adding a subtle sharpness. The dish showcases a home-cooked version of a classic Chinese-American favorite.
Notes mention flexibility with noodle types—crunchy chow mein, refrigerated or dried lo mein, or even spaghetti can be used, allowing easy substitutions based on availability.
Ingredients
Sauce
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger grated
Chicken Chow Mein
- 12 ounces Chow Mein noodles
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes, boneless skinless
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large carrot cut into matchsticks or shredded
- 1/2 medium green cabbage shredded or thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup green onion sliced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, make the sauce by whisking together oyster sauce, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and cornstarch until well combined. Stir in chicken broth, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.
- Cook chow mein noodles according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken into skillet and season with salt. Cook until chicken is browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add in carrots and cabbage and cook until tender and the chicken is completely cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Pour sauce over veggies and let cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add in cooked noodles and toss to combine. Garnish with sliced green onion.
Notes
- Different noodles like crunchy chow mein, refrigerated or dried lo mein, or spaghetti pasta can be used interchangeably in this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1519mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 696mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 5287IU | 106% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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