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Chicken Chow Mein

Delicious Chicken Chow Mein You'll Love More Than Takeout

Enjoy a homemade Chicken Chow Mein that’s flavorful, customizable, and a perfect alternative to takeout.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marination Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Marinade
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Breast or Thighs thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing Wine or dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch for marinating
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce or vegetarian option
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce regular or light
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon White Pepper or ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
For the Stir-Fry
  • 2 tablespoons Peanut Oil or vegetable oil
  • 3 cups Shredded Cabbage or pre-cut coleslaw mix
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Ginger grated or minced
  • 8 ounces Fresh Chow Mein Noodles or dried
  • 1 cup Carrots julienned
  • 1 optional Anaheim Pepper adds mild heat

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Marinate the chicken by combining it with Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to tenderize and enhance the flavor.
  2. Mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl, combining chicken broth, Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, white pepper, and sesame oil.
  3. Prepare the noodles according to package instructions. If using fresh noodles, a quick boil will do—drain and set aside.
  4. Heat peanut oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until lightly browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  5. Sauté garlic and ginger in the same skillet until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add shredded cabbage and carrots, cooking until just tender, roughly 1 minute.
  6. Combine the cooked noodles and chicken back into the skillet, pouring over the prepared sauce. Toss everything thoroughly using tongs.
  7. Add optional Anaheim pepper and green onions, tossing gently until everything is evenly combined and the dish is steaming hot. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with sesame seeds or additional green onions for an extra touch.

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