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The Ultimate Quick & Easy Chicken Chow Mein: Flavorful Homemade Takeout in Under 30 Minutes

A close-up of a white bowl filled with delicious chicken chow mein recipe, featuring noodles, chicken strips, carrots, and cabbage.
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Make restaurant-style Chicken Chow Mein at home quickly. This recipe features tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory sauce tossed with noodles, perfect for a fast weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz dried egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Toss the sliced chicken with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and the cornstarch. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until tender but still firm. Drain the noodles and set them aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, oyster sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sesame oil to make the sauce.
  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 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 oil to the skillet. Add the carrots and celery and stir fry for 3 minutes until slightly tender.
  6. Add the cabbage, garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Stir fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked noodles and pour the prepared sauce over everything.
  8. Toss continuously for 1 to 2 minutes until the noodles are coated and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  9. Stir in the chopped green onions just before serving.

Notes

  • For crispier vegetables, cook them in batches if your skillet is small.
  • You can substitute chicken breast with boneless, skinless thighs.
  • Use fresh ginger for the best flavor in your sauce.

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