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Quick & Easy 30-Minute Homemade Chicken Chow Mein

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Make this savory Chicken Chow Mein at home. It features tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and flavorful noodles in an authentic sauce, serving as a quick, healthier alternative to takeout.

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 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1/2 cup sliced green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain them well and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and ground ginger to create the chow mein sauce. Set 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 onion, garlic, cabbage, carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Stir fry for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
  6. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, noodles, and vegetables.
  7. Toss everything together quickly and cook for 1-2 minutes until the noodles are heated through and coated with the sauce.
  8. Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken pieces in 1 teaspoon of soy sauce and a pinch of white pepper for 10 minutes before cooking.
  • If you prefer softer noodles, you can boil them for an extra minute, but avoid overcooking them as they will continue to cook slightly in the stir-fry.
  • This recipe makes a great weeknight chicken dinner solution.

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