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Easy Chicken Chow Mein Recipe: Takeout Flavor in 30 Minutes

A generous serving of homemade chicken chow mein recipe with noodles, chicken pieces, carrots, and cabbage on a white plate.
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Make restaurant-quality Chicken Chow Mein at home quickly. This recipe delivers tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory homemade sauce, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 ounces dried egg noodles (or fresh chow mein noodles)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain them and toss with a little oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and cornstarch to create the sauce. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the onion, garlic, cabbage, carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
  6. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
  7. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce and heated through.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions.

Notes

  • If you use fresh chow mein noodles, you may need to reduce the cooking time slightly or blanch them briefly before stir-frying.
  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken pieces in 1 teaspoon of soy sauce and a pinch of white pepper for 10 minutes before cooking.
  • This recipe makes a great family friendly chicken meal alternative to ordering delivery.

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