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Chicken Chow Mein

Chicken Chow Mein

This chicken chow mein is a one-pan dinner that’s full of flavor and ready in no time—perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 890 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • medium bowl
  • 12-inch nonstick skillet

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles

  • 12 oz chow mein stir-fry noodles see note

For the Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ cup water

For the Chicken

  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins or chicken breasts thinly sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

For Cooking

  • 1½ tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil divided
  • 3 cups thinly sliced green cabbage from 1 small cabbage
  • 2 stalks celery very thinly sliced
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 6 cloves scallions dark and light green parts, cut into 1-in (2.5-cm) pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the noodles until very al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and water until well combined.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the chicken with 1½ tablespoons of the sauce, the cornstarch, and salt. Stir until the chicken is evenly coated.
  • Heat 1½ tablespoons of the oil in a 12-inch (30-cm) nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  • Add the remaining ¼ cup (60 ml) oil to the skillet, then add the cabbage, celery, carrots, scallions, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened and starting to brown, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the noodles, chicken, and sauce, and stir-fry for about one minute, until well combined and the noodles have absorbed the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Serve.

Notes

When shopping for chow mein noodles, opt for 'stir-fry' style noodles instead of the deep-fried crispy variety. You can use yakisoba noodles, ramen, or even spaghetti if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 890kcalCarbohydrates: 92gProtein: 31gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 1287mgFiber: 8gSugar: 8g
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