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The Easiest 30-Minute Chicken Chow Mein Recipe with Authentic Homemade Sauce

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Skip the delivery and make this quick, savory Chicken Chow Mein recipe tonight! You get tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and springy noodles coated in a flavorful homemade sauce. It is the perfect weeknight chicken dinner alternative.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for marinating chicken)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for marinating chicken)
  • 8 ounces dried egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup sliced celery or green bell pepper
  • 4 green onions, chopped (separate white and green parts)
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (for sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (or vegetarian stir-fry sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (for color)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Combine the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and cornstarch. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until tender but still firm. Drain well and set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients: low sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, white pepper, and chicken broth. Set the savory asian noodles recipe sauce aside.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir fry until cooked through and lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the sliced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery or bell pepper. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the white parts of the green onions.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Toss everything together quickly to coat.
  7. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss continuously for 1-2 minutes until the noodles are heated through and coated evenly with the sauce.
  8. Remove from heat. Stir in the green parts of the green onions. Serve your homemade chicken chow mein immediately for the best takeout style chow mein experience.

Notes

  • For an even quicker meal, use pre-shredded carrots or a bag of pre-cut stir-fry vegetables.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir this slurry into the sauce during the last minute of cooking.
  • This recipe is a great healthy chow mein alternative when you control the sodium levels in your soy sauce.

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