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Quick & Easy Chicken Chow Mein Recipe with Savory Homemade Sauce

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Make this easy chicken chow mein recipe at home for a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner. You get tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and savory noodles that taste better than takeout.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 ounces dried egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup sliced green cabbage
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 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
  • 2 green onions, sliced for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until tender but still firm. Drain them well and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil 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.
  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, cabbage, broccoli, and mushrooms. Stir fry for 4 to 6 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  4. While the vegetables cook, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ground ginger, and chicken broth in a small bowl to create the savory chow mein sauce.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Add the cooked and drained noodles to the skillet.
  6. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, noodles, and vegetables. Toss everything together constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until the noodles are coated and the sauce has slightly thickened.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions.

Notes

  • For the best texture, do not overcook the egg noodles; they should remain slightly firm before stir-frying.
  • If you want a healthier chow mein alternative, use less oil or substitute half the oil with water or broth when stir-frying the vegetables.
  • You can substitute the chicken with shrimp or firm tofu for variety.

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