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Chicken Chow Mein

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  • Author: Margaret Holloway
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dishes

Description

Garlicky aromas fill the kitchen as chicken sears golden, then meets crunchy bell pepper, cabbage, and snow peas. Silk-smooth noodles soak up soy, oyster, and hoisin for mouthwatering satisfaction.


Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces chow mein noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 1 cup cabbage shredded
  • 1/2 cup carrots julienned
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 cup onion sliced
  • 1/2 cup snow peas
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 scallions sliced


Instructions

  1. Cook chow mein noodles according to package instructions until al dente then drain and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl combine chicken breast with cornstarch and 1 tablespoon soy sauce toss to coat.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat add the coated chicken and stir fry until cooked through about 4 minutes then remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Add remaining tablespoon vegetable oil to the wok add garlic and ginger stir fry 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add cabbage carrots bell pepper onion and snow peas stir fry 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are crisp tender.
  6. Return chicken to the wok add cooked noodles soy sauce oyster sauce hoisin sauce and chicken broth toss everything together until well coated and heated through.
  7. Drizzle sesame oil over the chow mein toss to combine.
  8. Garnish with sliced scallions and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Adjust vegetables to your preference.
  • Substitute shrimp or tofu for chicken.
  • Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor.
  • Serve hot to maintain noodle texture.