Make your favorite Chinese noodle dish at home in 30 minutes with this easy recipe. Skip the takeout, this chicken chow mein is so simple to make from scratch!
Easy Chicken Chow Mein Recipe
Simple, easy and delicious, this chicken chow mein is full of flavor and this Chinese classic is so easy to make at home!
The majority of this recipe is all cooked in one skillet, so clean up is a breeze, and it’s loaded with fresh veggies.
Skip the takeout this Friday, and cook this up instead!
Be sure to try my Chinese Chicken Salad and Chicken Fried Rice too!
Why You’ll Love this Chicken Chow Mein Recipe:
- Healthier: Made with chicken breast, which is high in protein and low in fat, this dish contains lots of fresh veggies and less salt and sugar than your usual takeout.
- Kid-friendly: This dish is a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your little ones’ diet!
- Quick: Ready to serve in about 30 minutes, this is a great option for a weeknight meal.
How to make chicken chow mein
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Cook and drain the noodles.
- Season the chicken and brown in a skillet and put to one side.
- Saute the vegetables and whisk together the sauce.
- Add the noodles and chicken to the skillet and pour over the sauce.
- Cook and stir until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve!
Can you make this recipe with chicken thighs?
You can make this chicken chow mein with breasts or thighs, whatever you prefer, or whatever you have to hand. Thighs will take an extra couple of minutes to cook through, otherwise the recipe stays the same.
Can you make it ahead of time?
This dish is so quick to cook and it’s best served as soon as you’ve made it. If you do have leftovers they will keep well in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You can reheat the dish in a skillet or pot until the chicken is warmed through.
What gives chicken chow mein it’s flavor?
The sauce for chow mein is made with oyster sauce, soy sauce and sesame oil for a salty and rich umami flavor. The vegetables are cooked with ginger and garlic for a really fresh aroma.
Recipe Tips and Notes
- Yakisoba can also work in place of the chow mein noodles.
- Rinse the cooked noodles under cold running water when you dry them. This will stop the cooking process so they don’t get too soft.
- Feel free to add in extra veggies. Bell pepper and mushrooms work great.
This chicken chow mein is so quick and easy to cook, and it’s a tasty way to get some extra veggies on to your plate. Be sure to let me know what you think of this yummy recipe!
More Asian Chicken Recipes
- Asian Chicken Meatballs
- Szechuan Chicken
- Hunan Chicken Recipe
- Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry
- Vietnamese Chicken and Rice
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Chicken Chow Mein
Ingredients
- 6 oz dry chow mein noodles
- 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into thin strips against the grain
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 cup sliced cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 3 scallions sliced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 3 tablespoons low sodium chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ tablespoon corn starch
- ½ tablespoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add in the chicken and cook until the surface is white and the center is no longer pink. Remove from the skillet onto a plate. Cover lightly with foil to keep warm.
- Add the cabbage and carrots to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add in the scallions, garlic, and ginger. Saute for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- While the veggies are cooking, whisk together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, corn starch, and sugar. Set aside.
- Add the noodles and chicken back into the skillet. Pour over the sauce and cook, stirring, until the sauce has thickened and coats the noodles. Top with extra green onions, if desired, and serve.
Notes
- Feel free to add in extra veggies. Bell pepper and mushrooms work great.
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