Quick & Easy Chow Mein
Quick & Easy Chow Mein
Ingredients
For the Chow Mein
- 12 ounces chow mein noodles, fresh or dried, cooked according to package directions
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup celery, sliced diagonally
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
For the Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cook the chow mein noodles according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken strips with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Mix well and set aside to marinate while you prepare the vegetables.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, granulated sugar, and white pepper. Set aside.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through and lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the wok and set aside.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok. Add the sliced onion, julienned carrots, and sliced celery. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender-crisp.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Add the shredded cabbage and bean sprouts to the wok. Continue to stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until the cabbage is slightly wilted.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Return the cooked chicken to the wok with the vegetables. Add the cooked noodles and pour the prepared sauce over everything. Toss well to combine, ensuring the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes more, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Quick & Easy Chow Mein
For the Chow Mein
- 12 ounces chow mein noodles, fresh or dried, cooked according to package directions
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup celery, sliced diagonally
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
For the Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cook the chow mein noodles according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken strips with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Mix well and set aside to marinate while you prepare the vegetables.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, granulated sugar, and white pepper. Set aside.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through and lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the wok and set aside.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok. Add the sliced onion, julienned carrots, and sliced celery. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender-crisp.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add the shredded cabbage and bean sprouts to the wok. Continue to stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until the cabbage is slightly wilted.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Return the cooked chicken to the wok with the vegetables. Add the cooked noodles and pour the prepared sauce over everything. Toss well to combine, ensuring the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes more, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions.
⏱️ 1 min