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The Ultimate 30-Minute Easy Chicken Chow Mein with Authentic Savory Sauce

A plate of savory chicken chow mein recipe noodles mixed with mushrooms, carrots, and topped generously with fresh green onions.
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Make restaurant-quality Chicken Chow Mein at home quickly. This recipe uses simple ingredients to create a flavorful, savory sauce for tender chicken and crisp vegetables tossed with noodles, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for chicken marinade)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for chicken marinade)
  • 8 ounces dried egg noodles (or chow mein noodles)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup sliced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (for sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (or vegetarian stir-fry sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss the cut chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and cornstarch. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until tender but still firm. Drain the noodles and set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, and onion. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  5. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ground ginger, and chicken broth to make the sauce.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet.
  8. Pour the sauce mixture over the noodles, chicken, and vegetables. Toss everything together quickly until the noodles are evenly coated and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 1-2 minutes.
  9. Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving immediately.

Notes

  • For the best texture, do not overcook the noodles; they should be slightly underdone before stir-frying.
  • You can substitute chicken breast with boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a richer flavor.
  • Use leftover cooked vegetables from earlier in the week to make this a faster meal.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 2 teaspoons of cold water and stir it into the sauce mixture during the last minute of cooking.

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