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Easy Chicken Chow Mein Recipe Perfect for Busy Nights

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This Chicken Chow Mein recipe is quick and simple to prepare with fresh noodles and veggies. Loaded with juicy chicken and a flavorful sauce, it’s perfect for busy weeknight dinners and beats takeout every time.

Ingredients

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  • 6 oz boneless chicken breast or thighs thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper or ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil
  • 4 cups shredded cabbage
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 10 oz fresh chow mein noodles or 6 oz 170 g dried chow mein noodles
  • 2 small carrots julienned yields 1 cup
  • 1 anaheim pepper or other hot pepper of your choice sliced Optional
  • 4 green onions cut into 2 inch 5 cm pieces white part halved lengthwise

Instructions

  1. Combine the chicken with the marinating ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly.
  2. Whisk together all the sauce ingredients in a separate small bowl until fully blended.
  3. Cook the noodles by boiling them according to the package instructions slightly less by one minute; rinse with cold water, drain well, and set aside.
  4. Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large skillet on medium-high and carefully spread the chicken in a single layer. Let it cook until the bottom is golden ninety seconds total, flipping once halfway through, then remove the chicken to a plate.
  5. Add the remaining oil to the skillet along with minced ginger and garlic and stir briefly to release aromas.
  6. Toss in the carrots and cabbage and stir-fry just until they begin to soften about one minute, then add the noodles and cooked chicken, pouring the sauce over to combine.
  7. Stir in the sliced pepper and green onions, tossing until all the sauce is absorbed, then transfer to plates and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Add 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce for a dark brown color
  • You can skip it and it won’t affect the taste of the dish
  • Use 5 cups of pre-cut coleslaw mix to replace the cabbage and carrot and save prep time

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