PrintThe Ultimate Quick & Easy Chicken Chow Mein: Flavorful Homemade Takeout in Under 30 Minutes
Make restaurant-quality Chicken Chow Mein at home fast. This recipe delivers tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory sauce tossed with noodles, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz dried egg noodles
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for marinating)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for marinating)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup sliced celery
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until tender but still firm. Drain them well and set aside.
- In a bowl, toss the cut chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. Let this sit while you prepare the vegetables.
- Mix the sauce ingredients: combine 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and ground ginger in a small bowl. Set the sauce aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the onion, garlic, cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, and celery. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Add the cooked and drained noodles.
- Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the noodles, chicken, and vegetables. Toss everything together quickly and continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce coats everything evenly and is heated through.
- Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving immediately. This quick stir fry noodles dish is a great alternative to meal planning with meal delivery companies.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken for 15 minutes before cooking.
- If you prefer softer vegetables, cook them for an extra minute or two.
- This recipe is a fantastic, healthy takeout alternative that tastes better than most best meal delivery services offer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 65
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 110