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Chicken Chow Mein with The Best Chow Mein Sauce Recipe

Chicken Chow Mein with The Best Chow Mein Sauce Recipe

4.8 from 17 reviews

A flavorful and easy-to-make Chicken Chow Mein recipe featuring tender chicken and fresh vegetables stir-fried with delicious chow mein noodles in a savory sauce.

Ingredients

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For the Chow Mein Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) chicken broth or water

For the Chow Mein:

  • 8 oz (225 g) chow mein noodles (or thin egg noodles)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 cup (100 g) shredded carrots
  • 2 cups (150 g) shredded cabbage or bok choy
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) bean sprouts (optional)
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chow mein sauce: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, and chicken broth. Set aside.
  2. Cook the noodles: Boil chow mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. Cook the chicken: In a wok or skillet, heat oil and stir-fry chicken until cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
  4. Sauté the vegetables: In the same pan, sauté garlic, onion, carrots, cabbage, and bean sprouts until tender-crisp.
  5. Combine everything: Return chicken to the pan, add noodles and chow mein sauce. Toss to combine and heat through.
  6. Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve hot.

Notes

  • You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or snow peas.
  • Adjust the sauce ingredients to suit your taste preferences.

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Keywords: Chicken Chow Mein, Chow Mein Sauce, Stir-Fry, Asian Noodles