Chow Mein Recipe

Chicken chow mein is probably already one of your favorite Chinese takeout dishes. This one-pan dinner is so satisfying with chicken, vegetables, classic chow mein noodles, and the best homemade chow mein sauce. Also, it’s way healthier than ordering takeout.

Hi there! My name is Natalya and I run the blog Momsdish. If you already follow me, you know I can’t get enough of easy meals that require simple ingredients and minimal clean-up. I can’t wait to share this recipe for chicken chow mein with you because it hits all the marks!

Chow mein is a traditional Chinese dish made with egg noodles and stir-fried veggies. We love adding a protein and our favorite is chicken, but you can try different meat or tofu. This dish is pan-fried so the noodles get a nice crisp to them and then tossed in a yummy sauce. Chow mein is perfect for those nights when you don’t want to dirty too many pans or make a big mess of the kitchen.

Chow mein gets its signature flavor from the thick, dark homemade sauce the noodles are tossed with. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and salty and makes putting down your chopsticks absolutely impossible.

Chicken Chow Mein with the Best Chow Mein Sauce

Chicken chow mein is so much better than takeout! It is filled with chicken, veggies, classic chow mein noodles and the best homemade chow mein sauce. You will love this one pan dinner!

Prep: 15min

Total: 35min

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 340 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 914 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
• 3 tbsp oil
• 12 oz chow mein noodles ((uncooked noodles))
• 2 cups cabbage
• 1 large carrot (julienned)
• 1/2 batch green onions
• 2 garlic cloves
• 6 tbsp oyster sauce
• 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 3 tbsp light sesame oil ((not toasted))
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar

Instruction:

1. In a small mixing bowl, use a whisk to combine oyster sauce, granulated sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, chicken broth and cornstarch. Set aside.
2. Cook your noodles according to package instructions then drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
3. Heat a large wok or pan with olive oil over medium-heat. Cut your chicken breasts into bite-sized strips and cook them in the oil until golden brown. Remove strips and set aside.
4. Add carrots, cabbage and pressed garlic and saute for a few minutes until veggies are slightly softened and the cabbage is a bit translucent.
5. Add chicken and noodles back into the pan. Pour sauce over the top and continue cooking all the ingredients together for another 2 minutes.
6. Garnish your chow mein with chopped green onions and serve the noodles straight from the pan and piping hot!

Chow Mein

Recipe video above. A great Chow Mein that truly rivals Chinese restaurants comes down to the sauce! Make this with your protein of choice (Note 1). Have all the ingredients ready to go before you start cooking because it’s done in 5 minutes!

Prep: 10min

Total: 15min

Yield: 2

Serving Size: 428 g

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 428 g, calories 554 kcal, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 31.2 g, Saturated Fat 5.2 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Sodium 1089 mg, Fiber 5.4 g, Sugar 9.2 g, unSaturated Fat 26 g

Ingredients:

• 200g /6 oz chicken breast or thigh fillets (, thinly sliced (Note 1 tenderise option))
• 4 cups green cabbage (, finely shredded (Note 3))
• 1 1/2 tbsp peanut oil ((or other cooking oil))
• 2 cloves garlic (, finely chopped)
• 200g /6 oz chow mein noodles ((Note 2))
• 1 carrot (, julienned)
• 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
• 3 green onions (, cut into 5cm/2″ pieces)
• 1/4 cup (65 ml) water
• 2 tsp cornflour / cornstarch
• 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce (, all purpose or light (Note 4))
• 1 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce ((sub Hoisin))
• 1 1/2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine (OR Mirin (Note 5))
• 2 tsp sugar ((reduce to 1 tsp if using Mirin))
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• White pepper ((sub black))

Instruction:

1. Alternative: Use 1/3 cup Chinese All Purpose Stir Fry Sauce, if you have some in stock.
2. Noodles: Prepare the noodles according to the packet instructions (my pack says soak in boiled water for 1 minute), then drain.
3. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Chinese Chow Mein

This easy Chinese Chow Mein recipe is made with noodles, vegetables, chicken, and a simple chow mein sauce!

Prep: 15min

Total: 40min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 454 kcal, Carbohydrate 78 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 907 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 7 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (, cut into bite-size pieces)
• 1 Tablespoon oil ((canola or vegetable))
• 1 1/2 cups Shredded cabbages ((*see note))
• 2 cups carrots (, shredded or julienne sliced (*see note))
• 2 ribs celery (, chopped)
• 4 green onions (, sliced with whites and green separated)
• 2 cloves garlic (, minced)
• 1 pound refrigerated Yaki-Soba noodles (discard seasoning packet**)
• 1 cup fresh bean sprouts ((optional))
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce ((***see note))
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
• 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instruction:

1. Prepare noodles according to package instructions.
2. In a small bowl whisk the sauce ingredients together: soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, ginger, sugar, and cornstarch
3. Heat a large pan or wok on high heat. Add oil. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper and stir fry just until cooked through.
4. Add cabbage, carrots, celery, and the whites of the chopped green onion and stir fry for just for 1-2 minutes or until cabbage has wilted.
5. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
6. Add the pasta and sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Add remaining green onion and fresh bean sprouts, if desired. Serve immediately.

Chow Mein

Delicious Chow Mein ready in just 15 minutes, easy to put together, all in one pot and always a crowd favorite! A homemade version of your favorite take-out dish, vegetarian style or add the protein of your choice!

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 287 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 969 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, servingSize 1 serving, unSaturated Fat 4 g

Ingredients:

• 1 cup hot water
• ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium)
• 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine
• 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoon peanut oil
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 medium carrot (julienned or thinly sliced)
• 4 cups cabbage (shredded, I used Napa cabbage)
• 12 ounce chow mein noodles
• 3 green onions (chopped)
• 1 cup bean sprouts

Instruction:

1. Make chow mein sauce: In a medium size bowl whisk all the sauce ingredients together and set aside.
2. Stir-fry veggies: In a wok or a large skillet or frying pan heat the peanut oil. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Stir in the carrots and cook for another minute until they start to soften a bit. Stir in the cabbage and saute for 2 more minutes until the cabbage is wilted.
3. Add noodles and sauce: Add the noodles to the wok. Give the sauce a quick stir, then pour over the noodles. Let them cook for 2 minutes before tossing them around in the sauce. Keep tossing them around and within 3 to 5 minutes they will soften and cook completely.
4. Add the green onions and bean sprouts: Add in the green onions and bean sprouts and toss everything together.
5. Serve: Serve while warm. If preferred drizzle some hot sauce over the noodles.

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