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Chicken Chow Mein stir-fried in a black wok with egg noodles, sliced chicken, cabbage, carrots, and a glossy savory sauce. Topped with fresh green onions.

Chicken Chow Mein

A classic Chinese takeout favorite made right at home! Tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and noodles tossed in a flavorful soy-based sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz chow mein noodles or thin egg noodles
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil divided
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cups cabbage shredded
  • 1 carrot julienned
  • 3 green onions sliced into 2-inch pieces
Sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Equipment

  • Wok or Large Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and chicken broth. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken and stir-fry until cooked through, about 4–5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
  4. Add remaining oil, then stir-fry onion, carrot, and cabbage for 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
  5. Return chicken to the pan along with noodles and sauce. Toss everything together until evenly coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
  6. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of white pepper or a drizzle of chili oil. Substitute chicken with shrimp, beef, or tofu for variety.