Description
Chicken Chow Mein with The Best Chow Mein Sauce is a quick and delightful stir-fry that brings vibrant flavors to your dinner table. This recipe features tender chicken and crisp vegetables tossed in a savory homemade sauce, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or meal prepping. In just 25 minutes, you can enjoy this mouthwatering dish that’s packed with protein and essential vitamins, sure to satisfy both kids and adults alike. Perfectly versatile, you can customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand, ensuring a fresh and delightful experience with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- ½ batch green onions, chopped
- 12 oz uncooked chow mein noodles
- 6 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp light sesame oil (not toasted)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, granulated sugar, light sesame oil, chicken broth, and cornstarch in a bowl; set aside.
- Cook chow mein noodles according to package instructions; drain and rinse with cold water.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Cut chicken into strips and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add remaining oil and sauté carrots, cabbage, and garlic for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Return the chicken and noodles to the pan; pour in the sauce and stir well. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg