Chicken Chow Mein
A classic homemade chicken chow mein recipe with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 ounce chow mein noodles
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers any color
- 0.5 cup sliced mushrooms
- 0.25 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
Chow Mein Sauce
- 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook chow mein noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the chow mein sauce. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, mushrooms, and onion. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour the prepared chow mein sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss to coat everything in the sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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