Chicken Chow Mein
A comforting Chinese meal made with lean, white meat, colorful vegetables, and stir-fried noodles tossed in a savory sauce.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into ½-inch thick slices)
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 6 ounces dried chow mein noodles
- ¼ cup unsalted chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
- 1 cup green cabbage (¼-inch thick slices)
- ½ cup yellow onion (¼-inch thick slices)
- ¼ cup carrots (⅛-inch slices)
- 1 cup red cabbage (¼-inch thick slices)
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- ¼ cup green onion (1 1/2 -inch long pieces)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium-sized bowl combine sliced chicken, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil.
- 2
Heat a wok or large saute pan over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the oil, once hot add the chicken.
- 4
Stir-fry the chicken until lightly browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Transfer chicken to a clean plate and reserve.
- 6
Cook the chow mein noodles according to manufacturer's direction.
- 7
Drain and reserve the noodles.
- 8
In a small bowl whisk together the chicken stock, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- 9
Heat the wok over high heat.
- 10
Add the oil, then once hot add the garlic and ginger. Saute for 15 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- 11
Add the green cabbage, onion and carrots, stir-fry until tender, about 2 minutes.
- 12
Add the cooked noodles and sauce. Stir to combine and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 1 minute.
- 13
Add the purple cabbage, bean sprouts, and green onions, stir-fry until just tender, 1 minute.
- 14
Add the chicken back to the wok, stir to combine until warm.
- 15
Serve chicken chow mein immediately.