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The Ultimate Quick & Easy Chicken Chow Mein: Flavorful Homemade Takeout in Under 30 Minutes

A heaping plate of savory chicken chow mein recipe noodles mixed with chicken pieces, shredded cabbage, and carrots.
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Skip the delivery fee and make this easy Chicken Chow Mein at home. You get tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and savory noodles in a rich sauce, ready faster than takeout. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 ounces dried egg noodles or chow mein noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 4 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (or vegetarian stir-fry sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (for color)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles according to package directions until tender but still firm. Drain them well and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, chicken broth, and cornstarch to create the sauce. Set this aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the cabbage, carrots, and celery. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  5. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and the white parts of the green onions to the vegetables. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly, about 1 minute.
  7. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together gently until the noodles are fully incorporated and heated through.
  8. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the green parts of the green onions. Serve your homemade takeout noodles immediately.

Notes

  • For the best texture, do not overcook the noodles; they should have a slight bite since they will cook a bit more in the sauce.
  • If you want a healthier takeout alternative, reduce the amount of oil used in the stir fry.
  • You can substitute chicken breast with thinly sliced flank steak for a quick beef chow mein variation.

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