Chicken Chow Mein
Chicken Chow Mein is a classic Chinese dish featuring tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and savory noodles all stir-fried together in a flavorful sauce.
- Author: Emma
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Marinating
- 6 oz boneless chicken breast or thighs , thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Sauce
- 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
Stir fry
- 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” (5 cm) pieces, white part halved lengthwise
- Marinate the chicken: Combine chicken, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: Mix chicken broth, Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, white pepper, and sesame oil in a bowl.
- Stir fry: Heat oil in a wok, add garlic and ginger. Stir in cabbage, carrots, and chicken. Pour in the sauce, add noodles, and stir fry until heated through. Garnish with green onions and serve.
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add more hot pepper or chili flakes.
- You can substitute the chicken with shrimp, beef, or tofu for a different variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Chinese recipe, stir fry, easy dinner, Asian cuisine