Homemade Chicken Chow Mein
This Chicken Chow Mein is the ultimate weeknight flavor explosion that rivals any takeout favorite. Imagine tender ribbons of chicken, crisp-tender vegetables, and perfectly chewy noodles all tossed in a glossy, savory-sweet umami sauce that clings to every strand.
Ingredients
- 12 oz chow mein egg noodles
- 1 lb chicken breast thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 large carrot julienned
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ cup green onions sliced into lengths
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
- Cook noodles according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
- Add chicken and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, add cabbage, carrots, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Return the noodles and chicken to the wok.
- Pour the sauce over the mixture and toss vigorously for 2 minutes until everything is well-coated and steaming hot.
- Toss in green onions and serve immediately.