Description
Chicken Chow Mein with the Best Chow Mein Sauce is a quick and delicious way to enjoy your favorite takeout flavors at home. This one-pan dish features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and perfectly cooked chow mein noodles, all tossed in a savory homemade sauce. In just 35 minutes, you can create a meal that’s not only satisfying but customizable to your tastes. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a casual gathering, this recipe makes it easy to impress family and friends with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 12 oz chow mein noodles
- 2 cups cabbage
- 1 large carrot
- 4 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp light sesame oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp corn starch
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chow mein sauce by whisking together oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, chicken broth, cornstarch, and sugar in a mixing bowl.
- Cook chow mein noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium heat; cook bite-sized chicken pieces until golden brown, then set aside.
- Sauté chopped cabbage, julienned carrots, and minced garlic in the same pan until softened.
- Combine cooked noodles and chicken with sautéed vegetables; pour sauce over everything and stir for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding your choice of vegetables or proteins like shrimp or tofu for variety. For meal prep, make extra and store leftovers for tasty lunches throughout the week.