Description
Chicken Chow Mein is a colorful, flavor-packed stir-fry that brings together tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and perfectly cooked egg noodles in a savory sauce. This quick and easy recipe transforms your kitchen into a welcoming space filled with delightful aromas, making it ideal for both weeknight meals and entertaining guests. With its customizable ingredients, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fresh egg noodles
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers (mixed red and green)
- 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
Instructions
- Slice the chicken into thin strips. Chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the egg noodles in boiling salted water according to package instructions (5-7 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the chicken until golden brown (5-6 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, bell peppers, carrots, and cabbage; cook until veggies are slightly tender but still crisp (3-4 minutes).
- Gently fold in the cooked noodles and drizzle with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil; toss to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg