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Quick and Easy Chicken Chow Mein Recipe for a Weeknight Dinner

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Make this easy chicken chow mein recipe at home! You get tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and savory noodles coated in a flavorful homemade sauce, ready in about 30 minutes. This is a fantastic, healthy takeout alternative for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 10 ounces dried egg noodles
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for marinating chicken)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for marinating chicken)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup shredded green cabbage
  • 1/2 cup snow peas
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (for sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until tender but still firm. Drain them well and set them aside.
  2. In a small bowl, toss the cut chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and cornstarch. Let this marinate while you prepare the vegetables.
  3. Prepare the savory sauce: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and ground ginger. Set the sauce aside.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir fry until it is cooked through and lightly browned, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  5. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the sliced onion and minced garlic. Stir fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Add the carrots, mushrooms, cabbage, and snow peas to the skillet. Stir fry the vegetables for 3 to 4 minutes until they become crisp-tender.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour the prepared savory sauce and the chicken broth over the chicken and vegetables. Stir everything together quickly.
  8. Add the cooked and drained noodles to the skillet. Toss everything gently but thoroughly until the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce and heated through, about 2 minutes.
  9. Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish your homemade chicken chow mein with sliced green onions before serving immediately.

Notes

  • For the best texture, make sure your noodles are not overcooked before stir-frying. They should have a slight bite.
  • If you want a thicker sauce coating the noodles, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 2 teaspoons of cold water and stir this slurry into the sauce mixture in Step 4 before adding it to the skillet.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs for breast meat if you prefer a richer flavor.

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