Description
Irresistible chicken chow mein showcases authentic Chinese noodle magic with a perfectly balanced sauce that elevates home cooking. Crisp vegetables, tender chicken, and savory sauce will delight anyone seeking a delicious restaurant-quality meal you can easily prepare at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
- 8 oz (225 g) chow mein noodles or thin egg noodles
- ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tbsps oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, for touch of sweetness)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) chicken broth or water
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded carrots
- 2 cups (150 g) shredded cabbage or bok choy
- ½ cup (50 g) bean sprouts (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, and chicken broth in a compact bowl until smooth. Allow flavors to meld while preparing other components.
- Noodle Preparation: Cook chow mein noodles in rapidly boiling water according to package instructions. Drain completely and reserve for later integration.
- Protein Execution: Sear chicken slices in a hot skillet with vegetable oil, creating a golden-brown exterior and ensuring thorough cooking. Remove and set aside on a separate plate.
- Vegetable Transformation: Reheat skillet with additional vegetable oil. Sauté minced garlic and onions until fragrant. Rapidly incorporate carrots, cabbage, and bean sprouts, maintaining their crisp texture through quick, dynamic stirring.
- Combining Elements: Return chicken to the skillet with sautéed vegetables. Add prepared noodles and pour the previously crafted sauce over the mixture. Toss meticulously to guarantee complete coating and flavor distribution.
- Final Presentation: Garnish with freshly chopped green onions. Serve immediately to preserve peak flavor and textural integrity.
Notes
- Sauce Balance: Mix sauce ingredients carefully, tasting and adjusting ratios to prevent overpowering saltiness from soy sauce or excessive sweetness from sugar.
- Noodle Texture Mastery: Avoid overcooking noodles by monitoring boiling time strictly; rinse with cold water immediately after cooking to stop the cooking process and maintain ideal al dente consistency.
- Stir-Fry Temperature Control: Use high heat throughout cooking to achieve proper wok hei (breath of the wok) technique, ensuring vegetables remain crisp and chicken develops caramelized edges without becoming rubbery.
- Vegetable Variation: Swap ingredients based on dietary preferences or seasonal availability; consider adding bell peppers, snow peas, or mushrooms while maintaining similar cooking times to preserve crunch and nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg