Chicken Chow Mein
Indulge in a classic Chicken Chow Mein recipe featuring bold flavors, satisfying textures, and fresh ingredients, all prepared in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 cups chow mein noodles
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the chow mein noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large pan or wok.
- Sauté the minced garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the sliced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add the sliced bell peppers, carrots, and broccoli; stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch with a little water in a small bowl.
- Combine everything by pouring the sauce over the chicken and vegetables.
- Add the cooked chow mein noodles to the pan, tossing everything together to coat the noodles with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.
Notes
Ensure your pan is hot before adding ingredients and avoid overcrowding to achieve the best stir-fried finish.