Chicken chow mein
- Preparation 45 min
- Cooking 20 min
- Servings 4
- Freezing Absolutely
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🥢 Chicken Chow Mein: The Takeout Classic You’ll Want to Make at Home!
Say goodbye to soggy takeout and hello to homemade Chicken Chow Mein that’s crispy, saucy, and packed with flavor! With perfectly stir-fried noodles, tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and an umami-rich sauce, this dish is a total game-changer.
Not only is this chow mein recipe ridiculously easy to whip up, but it also lets you control the ingredients, making it a healthier and tastier alternative to your favorite restaurant version. Whether you’re craving a quick weeknight meal or planning a homemade Asian feast, this dish delivers bold flavors in under 30 minutes. This chicken chow mein is one of my favorites, as are my pad thai, my pad see ew and my Singapore noodles !!!!
So, grab your wok, crank up the heat, and get ready to impress yourself with a plate of authentic Chicken Chow Mein that’s so good, you’ll wonder why you ever ordered delivery in the first place! 🍜🔥
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✅ Tips & Tricks for the Best Chicken Chow Mein!
🔪 Prep Like a Pro
- Chop everything ahead of time – once the wok is hot, things move fast!
- Slice the chicken into thin strips so it cooks quickly and stays juicy.
- Use crunchy veggies like bell peppers, carrots, cabbage, or bok choy for the best texture.
🔥 Master the Stir-Fry
- Preheat your wok on high heat before adding oil – this helps get that signature stir-fry flavor.
- Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure everything gets that perfect sear.
- Add the noodles last to prevent them from getting mushy.
🍜 Customization & Substitutions
- No chicken? Swap it for beef, shrimp, tofu, or even mushrooms.
- Want extra flavor? Finish with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil.
- No chow mein noodles? Use spaghetti, ramen, or rice noodles as alternatives.
🧊 Storage & Meal Prep
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezing tip: It’s best to freeze the chicken and veggies separately and stir-fry fresh noodles when reheating for the best texture.
- Make ahead: Prep all ingredients in advance and store them separately until ready to cook.
Follow these tricks, and your homemade Chicken Chow Mein will be next-level delicious! 🍜🔥
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Ingredients for the Chicken chow mein sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper from the mill
Ingredients for the rest
- 500g boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 400g Chow Mein noodles
- About 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3 large carrots from Nantes, cut in julienne
- 1 small yellow onion, cut in half and in thin strips (1/2 cup)
- 1 red bell pepper, cut in half and in strips
- 227g white mushrooms, cut in half
- 1 1/2 cups Chinese cabbage sliced thinly
- 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
- 1 to 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper from the mill
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Preparation
- In a bowl, pour soy sauce and cornstarch. Mix well to dissolve. Add remaining ingredients for the sauce, season with salt and pepper and mix. Set aside.
- In a bowl, add chicken and soy sauce then toss. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan filled with boiling water, add the pasta and cook a little less than the time mentioned on the package. Pour into a colander, rinse with cold water and drain. Set aside.
- In the same saucepan over medium heat, add canola oil followed by ginger, garlic, carrots and onion. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add oil as needed.
- Add chicken and pepper then stir. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until chicken is almost cooked.
- Add mushrooms and cabbage and continue cooking for 2 minutes.
- Add the noodles, the sauce and the bean sprouts then season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes stirring, to warm and finish cooking the noodles. Garnish with slices of green onions and serve!
Cantonese-style chow mein contains crispy fried golden noodles, green peppers, peas, bok choy, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, shrimps, Chinese-style fried pork (char siu), chicken and beef, all served in a thick sauce. Of course, there are many variations.
Chow mein is stir-fried over high heat, giving the noodles a slightly crispy texture. Lo mein, on the other hand, is more tender, as the noodles are simply tossed in the sauce, without actually being seared.
Yes, if you don’t have a wok, a large non-stick frying pan will do just fine. The important thing is to use a high heat and not overload the pan, so as to sear the ingredients well.
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