Chicken Chow Mein
Classic stir-fried chicken with noodles and vegetables, tossed in a rich, flavourful chow mein sauce. Peanut oil gives the stir-fry a nutty, aromatic touch — perfect for a weeknight dinner or serving straight from the wok.
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
15 min
Serves
Ingredients
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Chicken & Aromatics
- 1 lbboneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh, thinly sliced
- 3 clovesgarlic, minced
- 2 tspfresh ginger, minced
Vegetables
- 2 cupsshredded cabbage
- 1 mediumcarrot, julienned
- 1red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3green onions, sliced
Noodles & Oil
- 8 ozChinese egg noodles, cooked according to package instructions
- 2–3 tbsppeanut oil or coconut oil, divided
Chow Mein Sauce
- 4 tbspsoy sauce
- 2 tbspoyster sauce
- 2 tbsphoisin sauce
- 2 tspsesame oil
- 2 tspsugar
- ¼ cupchicken broth or water
- 2 tspcornstarch
Ingredients
Chicken & Aromatics
- 1 lbboneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh, thinly sliced
- 3 clovesgarlic, minced
- 2 tspfresh ginger, minced
Vegetables
- 2 cupsshredded cabbage
- 1 mediumcarrot, julienned
- 1red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3green onions, sliced
Noodles & Oil
- 8 ozChinese egg noodles, cooked according to package instructions
- 2–3 tbsppeanut oil or coconut oil, divided
Chow Mein Sauce
- 4 tbspsoy sauce
- 2 tbspoyster sauce
- 2 tbsphoisin sauce
- 2 tspsesame oil
- 2 tspsugar
- ¼ cupchicken broth or water
- 2 tspcornstarch
Instructions
- 1
Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and toss with a little oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients: soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sugar, chicken broth, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- 3
Heat 1–2 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry 3–4 minutes until nearly cooked through. Remove from pan.
- 4
Add remaining oil to the pan. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry 30 seconds until fragrant. Add cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, and green onions; stir-fry 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.
- 5
Return chicken to the pan. Pour in the chow mein sauce and stir until everything is coated and the sauce has thickened, about 1–2 minutes. Add cooked noodles and toss gently to combine.
- 6
Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Melissa's Notes
Peanut oil gives a traditional flavour; coconut oil adds a subtle sweet richness. Cut vegetables uniformly for even cooking. High heat and fast tossing = the best texture.
Nutrition Information
Per serving — based on 4 servings
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
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