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Chicken Chow Mein

Delicious Chicken Chow Mein That Beats Takeout Any Day

This Chicken Chow Mein is a vibrant one-pan dinner packed with tender chicken, crisp veggies, and chow mein noodles, offering a healthier alternative to takeout.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Can substitute with shrimp or tofu.
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Oyster Sauce Use hoisin sauce for a vegetarian version.
  • 2 teaspoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce Adjust amount if using regular soy sauce.
  • 2 teaspoons Light Sesame Oil Use non-toasted for this recipe.
  • 2 teaspoons Granulated Sugar Honey can be used as a natural sweetener.
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth works for vegetarian version.
  • 1 teaspoon Corn Starch Tapioca starch can be a substitute.
For the Veggies
  • 2 cups Cabbage Can substitute with bok choy or spinach.
  • 1 cup Carrot Slice thinly or julienne.
  • 3 pieces Garlic Cloves Minced for fresh aroma.
  • 4 pieces Green Onions Use both white and green parts.
For Cooking
  • 3 tablespoons Neutral Oil Vegetable or canola oil works well.

Equipment

  • wok
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, chicken broth, and cornstarch until smooth.
  2. Cook Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the chow mein noodles according to package instructions for 3–4 minutes.
  3. Cook Chicken: Heat oil in a large wok and cook chicken pieces for 5–7 minutes until golden brown, then set aside.
  4. Sauté Vegetables: Add more oil if needed, then sauté cabbage, carrots, and garlic in the same pan for 4–5 minutes.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Add chicken and noodles back into the pan, pour sauce, and toss everything until well-coated, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

This Chicken Chow Mein is great for meal prep and leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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