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The Easiest 30-Minute Chicken Chow Mein Recipe

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Make this quick chicken chow mein recipe for a delicious, homemade alternative to takeout. It features tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 ounces dried egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup sliced green cabbage
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until tender. Drain them well and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, ground ginger, and white pepper to create the savory chow mein sauce. Set this aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the sliced onion and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
  5. Add the minced garlic, carrots, cabbage, broccoli, and mushrooms to the skillet. Stir fry for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Add the cooked and drained noodles.
  7. Pour the prepared chow mein sauce over the chicken, noodles, and vegetables. Toss everything together quickly and thoroughly until the noodles and ingredients are evenly coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
  8. Remove the skillet from the heat. Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions. Give yourself kudos for making this fantastic meal!

Notes

  • For an even quicker meal, use pre-shredded coleslaw mix instead of chopping the onion, carrots, and cabbage separately.
  • If you want a slightly crispier noodle texture, you can briefly pan-fry the cooked noodles in a separate pan with a little oil before adding them back to the stir fry.
  • This recipe makes a great healthy chow mein alternative to delivery options.

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