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Chicken Chow Mein with The Best Chow Mein Sauce

Quick Chicken Chow Mein with The Best Chow Mein Sauce Recipe

This Quick Chicken Chow Mein features tender chicken and crunchy vegetables, all enveloped in The Best Chow Mein Sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Noodles
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast boneless and skinless
  • 8 ounces Chow Mein Noodles or lo mein/spaghetti as alternative
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Cabbage shredded
  • 1 large Carrot sliced
  • 4 stalks Green Onions chopped
For the Aromatics and Sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons Oyster Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Light Sesame Oil
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar

Equipment

  • Wok
  • medium bowl
  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the sauce by whisking together oyster sauce, granulated sugar, low-sodium soy sauce, light sesame oil, chicken broth, and cornstarch in a bowl.
  2. Cook chow mein noodles according to package instructions in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok, add bite-sized chicken strips seasoned with salt, and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  4. In the same wok, add remaining oil, sliced carrots, cabbage, and minced garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  5. Return cooked chicken and noodles to the wok, pour in the prepared sauce, and toss everything together, stir-frying for 2 minutes.
  6. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh vegetables for the best texture and flavor. Do not overcook noodles; they should be al dente.

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