Description
A cozy, crunchy, and flavor-packed chicken chow mein that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (about 225 g) dried chow mein or egg noodles
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or peanut)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated or minced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or napa)
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 3 green onions, sliced on the bias
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep everything first (mise en place).
- Slice the chicken thinly across the grain and toss it with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and a pinch of black pepper. Let it sit while you prep the vegetables.
- Cook the noodles according to package directions, stopping 1 minute early. Rinse under warm water and toss with a teaspoon of oil.
- Make the sauce by whisking together the remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin, rice wine, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Heat the wok or large skillet until hot and add 2 tablespoons of neutral oil.
- Cook the chicken in a single layer, searing for 45–60 seconds, then stir-fry until cooked through (about 2–3 minutes). Remove to a plate.
- Stir-fry the aromatics and vegetables by adding the remaining oil, garlic, and ginger. Fry for about 15–20 seconds until fragrant, then add the carrots and cabbage. Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes, then add bean sprouts and green onions for another 30–45 seconds.
- Combine everything back in the wok, pour the sauce over, and gently toss to combine. Heat through for a minute.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 30–45 seconds until the sauce glazes the noodles.
- Finalize with a few drops of sesame oil, adjusting saltiness with more soy sauce if needed.
Notes
For best results, cook noodles just underdone and finish in the wok for perfect texture. Customize with your favorite veggies and proteins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken chow mein, weeknight meals, stir fry, comfort food