Description
Savor the flavors of homemade Chicken Chow Mein, featuring tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and chow mein noodles tossed in a savory sauce. This quick stir-fry is perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. chow mein noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (red and green for color)
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water. Add chow mein noodles and cook according to package instructions (3-5 minutes) until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine sliced chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Mix well and let marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Wash and chop broccoli into small florets, slice bell peppers into thin strips, and julienne carrots. Chop green onions, separating the white parts from the green tops.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pan, add remaining tablespoon of oil, minced garlic, and white parts of green onions. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Add bean sprouts and stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Return cooked chicken to the pan with vegetables. In a small bowl, mix remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and chicken broth until cornstarch is dissolved. Pour sauce over chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Add cooked chow mein noodles to the pan, gently tossing to combine. If too dry, add a splash of chicken broth or soy sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce, salt, or pepper if needed. Remove from heat.
- Serve hot, garnished with green tops of chopped green onions and optional sesame seeds. Enjoy with chopsticks or a fork, and pair with soy sauce or chili sauce if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or what you have on hand.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu or additional vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes