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Easy Chicken Chow Mein with the Best Homemade Sauce

A quick and flavorful chicken chow mein tossed with fresh veggies, tender noodles, and the best glossy homemade sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Chinese
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Chow Mein
  • 12 oz chow mein noodles
  • 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil divided
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 0.5 cup white onion, sliced
  • 0.5 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
Homemade Chow Mein Sauce
  • 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce optional
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 0.25 cup water

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Tongs
  • Strainer

Method
 

  1. Cook noodles and rinse under cold water.
  2. Whisk together all sauce ingredients.
  3. Cook chicken with oil until golden.
  4. Sauté cabbage, onions, carrots, garlic, and ginger.
  5. Add noodles and chicken back to pan and pour in sauce.
  6. Toss over heat until sauce thickens and coats noodles.

Notes

Double the sauce if you prefer extra glossy noodles. Add sriracha for heat.