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Chicken Chow Mein

A comforting Chinese meal made with lean, white meat, colorful vegetables, and stir-fried noodles tossed in a savory sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: asian chicken recipe, chicken chow mein, chicken with noodles, chow mein
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Karina Carrel

Ingredients

Chicken-

  • 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast cut into ½-inch thick slices
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Chow Mein-

  • 6 ounces dried chow mein noodles
  • ¼ cup unsalted chicken stock
  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 1 cup green cabbage ¼-inch thick slices
  • ½ cup yellow onion ¼-inch thick slices
  • ¼ cup carrots ⅛-inch slices
  • 1 cup red cabbage ¼-inch thick slices
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • ¼ cup green onion 1 1/2 -inch long pieces
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Instructions

Chicken

  • In a medium-sized bowl combine sliced chicken, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil.
  • Heat a wok or large saute pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the oil, once hot add the chicken.
  • Stir-fry the chicken until lightly browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a clean plate and reserve.

Chow Mein

  • Cook the chow mein noodles according to manufacturer's direction. 
  • Drain and reserve the noodles.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the chicken stock, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  • Heat the wok over high heat.
  • Add the oil, then once hot add the garlic and ginger. Saute for 15 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  • Add the green cabbage, onion and carrots, stir-fry until tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the cooked noodles and sauce. Stir to combine and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 1 minute.
  • Add the purple cabbage, bean sprouts, and green onions, stir-fry until just tender, 1 minute.
  • Add the chicken back to the wok, stir to combine until warm.
  • Serve chicken chow mein immediately.

Notes

Tip: Make sure to continuously keep the noodles and sauce moving in the pan for an even coating.

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 1.058mg | Potassium: 447mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1.687IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg