Description
A one-pan chicken chow mein featuring tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and springy noodles tossed in a fragrant brown sauce. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal, even better than takeout.
Ingredients
- 6 oz boneless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp chicken broth
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp chicken broth
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp white (or black) pepper
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 10 oz fresh chow mein noodles (or 6 oz dried)
- 2 small carrots, julienned (≈1 cup)
- 1 Anaheim or other hot pepper, sliced (optional)
- 4 green onions, cut into 2″ pieces, whites halved lengthwise
Instructions
- Toss chicken with chicken broth, cornstarch, and salt; set aside to marinate.
- In a bowl, mix all sauce ingredients together.
- Cook chow mein noodles to al dente, rinse under cold water, and drain well.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; sear marinated chicken for 30–45 seconds per side until just white, then remove from pan.
- Add remaining 1 tbsp oil, then stir-fry ginger and garlic until fragrant.
- Add shredded carrots and cabbage; stir-fry for about 1 minute until just softened.
- Add noodles and cooked chicken back to the pan; pour in the sauce and toss everything together.
- Stir in sliced hot pepper and green onion whites; mix well until sauce is absorbed and noodles are evenly coated.
- Serve hot as a main dish.
Notes
- Use leftover veggies like bell pepper, bok choy, or bean sprouts to vary texture and flavor.
- Vegetarian oyster sauce or a mix of soy sauce and hoisin can substitute oyster sauce.
- Fresh chow mein noodles work best, but dried noodles or spaghetti can also be used.
- Prep ingredients ahead to speed up cooking.
- Reheat leftovers with a sprinkle of water in the microwave or briefly in a skillet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
