Chicken Chow Mein with the Best Chow Mein Sauce
Discover the joy of making Chicken Chow Mein with the Best Chow Mein Sauce right in your own kitchen! This quick and easy one-pan meal is packed with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and perfectly cooked chow mein noodles coated in a savory homemade sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish brings the delightful flavors of takeout straight to your table. In just 35 minutes, you can create a satisfying dinner that’s both delicious and customizable to fit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 12 oz uncooked chow mein noodles
- 2 cups cabbage
- 1 large carrot (julienned)
- 1/2 batch green onions
- 2 garlic cloves
- 6 tbsp oyster sauce
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp light sesame oil (not toasted)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp oil
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together oyster sauce, granulated sugar, light sesame oil, soy sauce, chicken broth, and corn starch in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Cook chow mein noodles according to package instructions; drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a wok or large frying pan over medium heat, heat oil and cook chicken strips until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté chopped carrots, cabbage, and pressed garlic until veggies are slightly softened.
- Return cooked chicken and noodles to the pan; pour prepared sauce over everything and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve hot garnished with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg