Description
Savory chicken chow mein delivers a delightful dance of textures and flavors straight from Chinese culinary traditions. Crisp vegetables and tender noodles create a quick, satisfying meal that brings authentic street food magic right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breast (thinly sliced)
Vegetables:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 large carrot (julienned)
- 12 green onions (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
Cooking Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
- 12 ounces (340 grams) chow mein noodles (uncooked)
Instructions
- Prepare a flavor-packed sauce by whisking oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, chicken broth, cornstarch, and sugar in a medium bowl until completely blended and smooth.
- Boil water in a large pot and cook chow mein noodles until they reach al dente texture. Quickly drain and rinse under cold water to halt cooking, then lightly coat with oil to prevent clumping.
- Fire up a wok or skillet with vegetable oil over high heat. Sizzle minced garlic for a quick 30 seconds, releasing its aromatic essence. Introduce thinly sliced chicken breast and cook while stirring intermittently until the meat turns golden and is fully cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a holding plate, then reuse the same pan to stir-fry shredded cabbage and julienned carrots over medium-high heat until they become tender yet maintain a delightful crunch.
- Reunite the chicken with the vegetables in the pan, then add the prepared noodles. Cascade the previously mixed sauce over the ingredients, thoroughly tossing to ensure every morsel is evenly coated with the savory mixture.
- Allow the ingredients to dance together for an additional two minutes, melding flavors and developing a harmonious texture. Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions on top for a vibrant finish and serve piping hot.
Notes
- Choose extra-firm noodles to prevent mushiness during stir-frying, ensuring a perfect texture that holds up well to high heat cooking.
- Slice chicken against the grain for maximum tenderness, creating thin, uniform pieces that cook quickly and evenly.
- Prep all ingredients before starting to cook, as stir-frying moves rapidly and requires immediate attention to prevent burning or overcooking.
- Customize the recipe for dietary needs by substituting chicken with tofu, using gluten-free soy sauce, or adding more vegetables for a plant-based version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg