Chicken Chow Mein with The Best Chow Mein Sauce
Experience a delightful culinary journey with our Chicken Chow Mein featuring The Best Chow Mein Sauce. This vibrant stir-fry is packed with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and flavorful chow mein noodles, all tossed in a savory homemade sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this easy recipe is sure to satisfy everyone at the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 large julienned carrot
- ½ batch chopped green onions
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 12 oz uncooked chow mein noodles
- 6 tbsp oyster sauce
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp light sesame oil (not toasted)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, chicken broth, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Cook chow mein noodles according to package instructions; drain and rinse with cold water.
- Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and cook until golden brown (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from pan.
- Add remaining oil and sauté carrots, cabbage, and garlic for about 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Return chicken and noodles to the pan; pour the prepared sauce over everything. Stir well and cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg