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Quick & Easy Homemade Chicken Chow Mein Recipe (Ready in 30 Minutes)

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Make this easy Chicken Chow Mein at home for a quick, savory weeknight dinner. You get tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and noodles coated in a delicious homemade sauce, skipping the takeout wait.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 ounces dried egg noodles or chow mein noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1 cup shredded green cabbage
  • 4 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (or vegetarian stir-fry sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain them well and set them aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ground ginger, chicken broth, and cornstarch to create the sauce. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften slightly.
  5. Add the cabbage and green onions to the skillet. Stir fry for 1 minute more until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly, about 1 minute.
  7. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together gently until the noodles are fully incorporated and heated through. Season with black pepper.
  8. Serve immediately for a satisfying homemade takeout alternative.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken pieces in 1 teaspoon of soy sauce and a pinch of pepper for 10 minutes before cooking.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, increase the cornstarch to 1.5 teaspoons.
  • You can substitute chicken breast with boneless, skinless chicken thighs.

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Find it online: https://kingscook.com/chicken-chow-mein-recipe/