Description
Chicken Chow Mein brings comfort straight from the kitchen, turning your weeknight dinner into a quick and delicious adventure. Savory noodles and tender chicken create a fast meal that will satisfy your hunger in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
Noodles and Vegetables:
- 8 oz chow mein noodles
- 1 cup sliced onions
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- ½ cup sliced celery
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 green onions
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- Slice chicken breast into thin, ½-inch wide strips for quick and even cooking.
- Chop all vegetables: slice onions, shred cabbage, cut carrots and celery into thin strips, and mince garlic.
- Boil chow mein noodles in water at 212°F for 3-4 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok at 375°F until surface shimmers.
- Add chicken strips and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate, keeping warm.
- In the same pan, sauté 1 cup onions for 2 minutes until edges soften and turn translucent.
- Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 cup carrots, and ½ cup celery. Stir-fry for 3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Whisk 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp sugar, and ¼ tsp white pepper in a small bowl.
- Return chicken to pan and add 8 oz noodles with prepared sauce mixture.
- Toss ingredients for 2-3 minutes until noodles are heated and evenly coated with sauce.
- Plate the dish and sprinkle 2 chopped green onions on top as a fresh garnish.
Notes
- Always cut chicken and vegetables into uniform, thin pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Prep all ingredients before starting to cook, as stir-frying moves quickly and you need everything ready to go in the pan.
- Use high heat and keep ingredients moving constantly in the wok to prevent burning and achieve that classic crisp-tender vegetable texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular chow mein noodles with rice noodles and use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14-17 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 367 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg