Chicken Chow Mein
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!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Ingredients for the sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Ingredients for the stir fry
- 6 ounces chow mein noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes (you can also use chicken breasts)
- 3 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 1/2 cups matchstick carrots
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 green onions, chopped, white and light green parts only (chop the dark green parts and use for garnish)
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/4 cup low 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 8019IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 2mg
