Chicken Chow Mein with the Best Chow Mein Sauce
Chicken chow mein with the best chow mein sauce is a delightful and satisfying meal that rivals your favorite takeout. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and classic chow mein noodles tossed in a rich, flavorful sauce. With just a few ingredients and minimal cooking time, you can bring the vibrant flavors of Asian cuisine to your family dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this one-pan meal is sure to please both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 12 oz chow mein noodles
- 2 cups cabbage
- 1 large carrot (julienned)
- ½ cup green onions
- 6 tbsp oyster sauce
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp light sesame oil
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, chicken broth, sugar, and corn starch. Set aside.
- Cook chow mein noodles according to package instructions; drain and rinse with cold water.
- Heat oil in a large wok over medium heat. Add bite-sized chicken strips and cook until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté carrots, cabbage, and garlic in the same pan for about 3–5 minutes until softened.
- Return chicken and noodles to the pan, pour in the sauce, stir well, and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot garnished with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 73mg