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Easy Chicken Chow Mein Recipe That is Irresistible

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This Chicken Chow Mein features tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and springy noodles combined in a flavorful sauce. It’s a quick and satisfying dish perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Enjoy a homemade version better than takeout.

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 *Footnote 1
  • 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 *Footnote 2
  • 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) *Footnote 2
  • 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. Mix the chicken with the marinating ingredients in a medium bowl by hand until evenly coated.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together all the sauce ingredients until combined.
  3. Cook the noodles according to package directions stopping one minute early, rinse with water, drain well, and set aside; fresh noodles only need a brief dip in boiling water for about one minute.
  4. Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot, arrange the chicken in a single layer and cook until the bottom is lightly golden about 30 to 45 seconds, flip and cook the other side until the chicken is just white about 30 to 45 seconds, then remove to a plate.
  5. Add the remaining oil, ginger, and garlic to the pan and stir briefly to release their aroma.
  6. Toss in the carrots and cabbage and stir-fry until just starting to soften about one minute, then add the noodles and toss with tongs.
  7. Return the chicken to the pan and pour the sauce over everything, toss thoroughly to combine.
  8. Mix in the hot pepper and green onions, continue tossing until the sauce is mostly absorbed and heated through.
  9. Serve immediately while hot as a main dish.

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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Find it online: https://www.amgroyal.com/chicken-chow-mein/