Make perfect Chicken Chow Mein at home and get all the delicious restaurant flavor you’d normally find on the takeout menu. It’s a lot easier than you think!
1poundboneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes (you can also use chicken breasts)
3cupsshredded green cabbage
1 1/2cupsmatchstick carrots
3cloves garlic, minced
4green onions, chopped, white and light green parts only(chop the dark green parts and use for garnish)
1cupbean sprouts
1/4cuplow sodium chicken broth
Instructions
Make the sauce by combining cornstarch and soy sauce in a small mixing bowl; whisk to combine.
Whisk in the rest of the ingredients and set aside.
Prepare the noodles according to the directions on the package.
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or a large non-stick skillet over high heat.
Add chicken to the hot oil and stir in 2 Tablespoons of the prepared sauce; mix to combine and cook chicken for 3 minutes; turn over and continue to cook for about 3 more minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a plate.
Return wok/skillet over medium-high heat and heat up remaining 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil.
Add cabbage and sauté for 2 minutes.
Stir in carrots and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in garlic and chopped green onions; continue to cook for 2 more minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender.
Add in the noodles, previously prepared chicken, sauce, and chicken broth; cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Add bean sprouts and cook until bean sprouts start to wilt, about 30 seconds.
Remove from heat; garnish with green onions and serve.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
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