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Chow Mein A vibrant bowl of chow mein, brimming with colorful vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and green onions, nestled in savory noodles. A perfect balance of flavors and textures, making this an irresistible stir-fry dish

Easy Chicken Chow Mein

This easy and healthy homemade chow mein recipe is full of tender chicken, crispy vegetables, and savory noodles, ready in just 25 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 7
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Calories: 563
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 14 oz yakisoba noodles or 16 oz chow mein noodles, fresh or refrigerated
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into thin strips
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil, divided
  • 2 ¼ cups finely shredded cabbage use pre-shredded coleslaw mix for convenience
  • 1 large carrot shredded
  • 2 ribs celery chopped
  • 4 green onions chopped, with white and green parts separated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
  • 1 cup fresh bean sprouts optional
  • For the Sauce:
  • ¼ cup oyster sauce
  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1-2 teaspoons Asian Garlic Chili Sauce optional, for extra spice

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients and set aside. prep
  2. Heat a large pan or wok over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil, season the chicken with salt and pepper, and cook until fully done. Remove from the pan and set aside. cook
  3. Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan. Once hot, add the cabbage, carrots, celery, and the white parts of the green onions. Stir-fry over high heat for 1-2 minutes. Then, add garlic and ginger and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Remove from the pan and set aside. cook
  4. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan and toss in the noodles. Stir-fry for about 1 minute, then add the prepared sauce. Stir to coat the noodles evenly. mix
  5. Return the cooked chicken and vegetables to the pan along with the bean sprouts, if using. Toss everything together and serve immediately. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 500gCalories: 563kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 34gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 1609mgPotassium: 601mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2265IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This simple chow mein is a quick fix for busy weeknights! You can add any vegetables you love or have on hand, making it easily customizable.

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