Description
A delicious Chicken Chow Mein recipe featuring tender chicken, crispy vegetables, and perfectly cooked noodles, all tossed in a flavorful homemade chow mein sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 8 oz chow mein noodles (or ramen noodles, cooked)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1/2 cup snow peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon chili paste or sriracha (optional, for heat)
For the Chow Mein:
For the Chow Mein Sauce:
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook the chow mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients until well combined. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, cook chicken until golden brown, then set aside.
- Stir-fry Vegetables: In the same skillet, stir-fry onion, bell pepper, carrot, and snow peas until slightly tender.
- Add Aromatics: Add garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Add noodles and chicken back into the skillet, pour sauce over the top, toss everything together, cook until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe is versatile – feel free to add or swap out vegetables based on your preferences.
- Adjust the heat level by increasing or decreasing the amount of chili paste or sriracha in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
