This Chicken Chow Mein is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish made with tender chicken, crispy vegetables, and savory noodles, all tossed in a delicious homemade sauce. It’s an easy takeout-style meal that’s perfect for a busy weeknight.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Quick & Easy: Ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for a busy night.
- Savory & Flavorful: A tasty balance of sweet and savory flavors in the sauce.
- Customizable: Add your favorite veggies to make it your own.
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 8 oz chow mein noodles or lo mein noodles
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup bell pepper, thinly sliced (red, green, or yellow)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional, for extra umami)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
How to Make It:
Step 1: Cook the Noodles
- Cook the chow mein noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
Step 3: Cook the Chicken
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Step 4: Stir-Fry the Vegetables
- In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed and stir-fry the onion, carrots, bell pepper, and broccoli for about 4-5 minutes until they begin to soften but still have some crunch.
- Add the garlic and ginger, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 5: Combine Everything
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
- Add the cooked noodles and pour the prepared sauce over the mixture. Toss everything together until evenly coated and heated through.
Step 6: Serve & Enjoy
- Serve your Chicken Chow Mein hot, and garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Tips for Success:
- Veggie Options: Feel free to add other veggies like mushrooms, snow peas, or bok choy.
- Noodle Choice: If you can’t find chow mein noodles, lo mein noodles or even spaghetti can work as substitutes.
- Make it Spicy: Add more red pepper flakes or a drizzle of chili oil for some extra heat.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Cuisine: Chinese, Asian-Inspired
This Chicken Chow Mein is a quick, flavorful, and satisfying dish that’s great for lunch or dinner. Enjoy a takeout-style meal at home, packed with delicious flavors!
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Chicken Chow Mein
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Cuisine: Chinese
Description
This Chicken Chow Mein is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish made with tender chicken, crispy vegetables, and savory noodles, all tossed in a delicious homemade sauce. It’s an easy takeout-style meal that’s perfect for a busy weeknight.
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Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 8 oz chow mein noodles or lo mein noodles
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup bell pepper, thinly sliced (red, green, or yellow)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional, for extra umami)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Noodles
- Cook the chow mein noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
Step 3: Cook the Chicken
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Step 4: Stir-Fry the Vegetables
- In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed and stir-fry the onion, carrots, bell pepper, and broccoli for about 4-5 minutes until they begin to soften but still have some crunch.
- Add the garlic and ginger, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 5: Combine Everything
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
- Add the cooked noodles and pour the prepared sauce over the mixture. Toss everything together until evenly coated and heated through.
Step 6: Serve & Enjoy
- Serve your Chicken Chow Mein hot, and garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Veggie Options: Feel free to add other veggies like mushrooms, snow peas, or bok choy.
- Noodle Choice: If you can’t find chow mein noodles, lo mein noodles or even spaghetti can work as substitutes.
- Make it Spicy: Add more red pepper flakes or a drizzle of chili oil for some extra heat.