Chinese · Dinner · Easy
Chicken Chow Mein
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- 35 min
- Prep
- 20 min
- Serves
- 4
- Calories
- 420
Chicken, cabbage and bean sprouts toss with springy wheat noodles in a savory soy and oyster sauce coating.
Well-drained noodles make Chicken Chow Mein a stir-fry rather than a steamed tangle. Chicken sears separately before the vegetables and sauce meet the noodles in the hot pan.
Choose thin wheat noodles and cook them just until flexible. Drain thoroughly and loosen any clumps before frying; a crowded skillet needs two batches to keep the ingredients moving.
Method
Boil wheat noodles for , or the package time, until just tender; drain well. Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil.
Heat vegetable oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breasts for until browned and 165°F, then transfer out.
Stir-fry green cabbage, bean sprouts and garlic for until crisp-tender. Add noodles, chicken and sauce and toss for until hot; finish with scallions.
Forkue tips
- Buy wheat noodles made without eggs to keep the egg-free label accurate.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate for 3 days. Reheat in a hot skillet with a little water, lifting the noodles gently as they soften.
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Chicken Chow Mein: FAQ
Can I use spaghetti?
Thin spaghetti works as a supermarket substitute, though it is less springy. Cook it just to al dente and drain thoroughly.
Can I replace oyster sauce?
A mushroom-based stir-fry sauce gives a similar savory body. The chicken remains the main protein in the meal.
How do I store and reheat Chicken Chow Mein?
Refrigerate for 3 days. Reheat in a hot skillet with a little water, lifting the noodles gently as they soften.
How long does Chicken Chow Mein take?
About 35 min in total: 20 min prep and 15 min cooking.
What do I need to make Chicken Chow Mein?
The key ingredients are wheat noodles, chicken breasts, green cabbage, bean sprouts, soy sauce and oyster sauce, plus pantry basics.
Any tips for Chicken Chow Mein?
Buy wheat noodles made without eggs to keep the egg-free label accurate.
