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Chow Mein Recipe (Better Than Takeout!)

This easy Chow Mein Recipe is better than takeout! Learn how to make authentic, restaurant-quality stir-fried noodles with chicken and vegetables in a savory sauce. A perfect weeknight dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Stir-Fry
  • 8 oz chow mein egg noodles Or thin spaghetti
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts Thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp canola oil Or other high-smoke-point oil, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger Grated
  • 2 cups green cabbage Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup carrots Shredded
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1 stalk celery Thinly sliced
For the Chow Mein Sauce
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

Equipment

  • 1 Wok or Large Skillet
  • 1 Large Pot For boiling noodles

Method
 

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Toss thinly sliced chicken with 1 tsp soy sauce and 1 tsp cornstarch.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients: low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink. Remove from the wok. Add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil, then add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the sliced cabbage and celery to the wok. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften but are still crisp.
  5. Add the cooked noodles, carrots, and bean sprouts to the wok. Toss for 1 minute. Return the cooked chicken to the wok. Pour the sauce over everything and toss continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened and everything is well-coated. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalProtein: 32gFat: 15gFiber: 6g

Notes

Tip 1: Have all your ingredients prepped and ready before you start cooking. Stir-frying is a very fast process.
Tip 2: For crispier noodles, you can pan-fry the boiled and drained noodles in a bit of oil for a few minutes before adding them to the main stir-fry.
Keyword chinese noodles,chow mein,stir fry

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