Description
Chicken Chow Mein is a delightful stir-fry dish featuring tender chicken pieces and crisp vegetables tossed with chewy noodles in a savory, creamy sauce. The combination of textures and flavors creates a satisfying experience that is both comforting and invigorating.
Ingredients
Scale
- Chicken: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced thinly
- Noodles: 8 ounces chow mein noodles, cooked according to package instructions
- Vegetables:
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
Instructions
- In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, stirring frequently.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the vegetables and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Add the cooked noodles and chicken back to the skillet, then pour the sauce over the top.
- Toss everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through and the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To store, place in an airtight container and reheat in a skillet over medium heat.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari and use gluten-free noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
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