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Delicious Easy Chicken Chow Mein with vegetables and chicken, better than takeout.

Easy Chicken Chow Mein

A quick and easy homemade chicken chow mein recipe that's better than takeout, featuring tender noodles and a savory sauce with chicken and veggies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups chow mein noodles (fresh or dried) Use fresh for a softer texture.
  • 1 pound chicken breast or thigh, thinly sliced Season with salt and pepper.
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, bean sprouts, green onions) Use whatever veggies you have available.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh is best.
  • 1 inch ginger, minced Fresh is best.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes or sriracha, optional For added heat.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and toss with a little oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Thinly slice the chicken and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat and add a little oil.
  4. Cook the chicken in the hot pan until just done, then remove and set aside.
Cooking
  1. Add vegetables to the same pan, starting with the longer-cooking ones like carrots, followed by cabbage and bean sprouts.
  2. Add garlic and ginger, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Return the cooked noodles and chicken to the pan and pour in the sauce. Toss everything together until well combined and glossy.

Notes

Keep the heat high while cooking to avoid soggy noodles and overcooked veggies. This dish makes great leftovers and can be reheated easily.