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Quick & Easy Homemade Chicken Chow Mein with Authentic Savory Sauce

A plate piled high with homemade chicken chow mein recipe, featuring noodles, sliced chicken, carrots, and green onions.
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Make restaurant-quality Chicken Chow Mein at home quickly. This recipe features tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and springy noodles coated in a rich, savory sauce, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound dried egg noodles or chow mein noodles
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (for marinating chicken)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for marinating chicken)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1 cup chopped green cabbage
  • 4 green onions, white and green parts separated and chopped
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (for sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (or vegetarian mushroom sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (slurry)

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles according to package directions until tender but still firm. Drain them well and toss with a small amount of oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  2. In a bowl, toss the cut chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through and lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the wok and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the wok. Add the sliced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Stir-fry for 3 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  5. Add the cabbage and the white parts of the green onions. Cook for another 2 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  6. While the vegetables cook, whisk together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl: 1/4 cup soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, ground ginger, and chicken broth.
  7. Pour the sauce mixture over the vegetables in the wok. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
  8. Add the cooked chicken back into the wok. Add the cooked noodles. Toss everything together to coat evenly.
  9. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the wok while stirring constantly. Cook for 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly.
  10. Stir in the green parts of the green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a healthier approach similar to some meal planning services, you can reduce the oil used in the stir-fry steps.
  • If you are using fresh noodles instead of dried, adjust the cooking time as needed.
  • This recipe is a great alternative to ordering from meal delivery companies when you want quick, fresh Asian food.

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