Classic Chicken Chow Mein: A Takeout Favorite Made at Home
A quick and easy Chicken Chow Mein recipefeaturing tender chicken, crisp veggies, and perfectly coated noodles in asavory homemade sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian-Inspired
Servings 4
Calories 250 kcal
For the Sauce
- 60 ml soy sauce
- 30 ml oyster sauce
- 15 ml sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon 12 g cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon 5 g sugar
For the Stir-Fry
- 2 tablespoons 30 ml vegetable oil
- 450 g chicken breast or thighs thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon 15 g ginger, minced
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot julienned
- 100 g bell pepper thinly sliced
- 100 g cabbage shredded
- 150 g bean sprouts
- 200 g chow mein noodles cooked and drained
Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and sugar. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Stir-Fry the Vegetables : Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same pan. Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant. Toss in the onion, carrot, bell pepper, and cabbage. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are just tender yet still crisp.
Combine and Cook : Return the cooked chicken to the pan along with the bean sprouts and cooked chow mein noodles. Toss everything together. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until everything is well-coated and heated through.
Serve : Remove from heat and serve hot. Top with chopped green onions or a sprinkle of sesame seeds, if preferred.
Keyword Chicken chow mein