Chicken Chow Mein with The Best Chow Mein Sauce

Chicken Chow Mein with The Best Chow Mein Sauce
This Chicken Chow Mein is an incredibly flavorful, savory stir-fry dish loaded with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and perfectly cooked noodles. The secret to its rich, mouthwatering flavor is the homemade Chow Mein sauce that brings everything together. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish makes the perfect weeknight dinner!

Ingredients:

For the Chicken and Stir-Fry:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), thinly sliced

2 tablespoons )live oil (or sesame oil)

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 medium carrot, julienned

1 bell pepper, thinly sliced

2 cups cabbage, shredded

3 cups cooked Chow Mein or egg noodles (or substitute with lo mein noodles)

2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

For the Best Chow Mein Sauce:

1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium works well)

2 tablespoons oyster sauce

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon sugar (optional, depending on sweetness preference)

1 teaspoon cornstarch (for thickening)

1/4 cup chicken broth or water

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for a kick)

Instructions:

Prepare the Chow Mein Sauce:

In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar (if using), cornstarch, chicken broth, black pepper, and chili flakes.

Whisk until the sauce is smooth and the cornstarch is dissolved. Set aside.

Cook the Chicken:

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Add the sliced chicken and stir-fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.

Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.

Stir-Fry the Vegetables:

In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil. Add the sliced onion and garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add the carrots, bell pepper, and cabbage. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Combine Chicken and Noodles:

Add the cooked noodles to the pan with the vegetables. Pour the prepared Chow Mein sauce over everything.

Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.

Add Chicken and Final Stir:

Return the cooked chicken to the pan, tossing everything to combine. Stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes until everything is well-coated and heated through.

Serve:

Transfer the Chicken Chow Mein to serving plates.

Garnish with freshly chopped green onions and serve hot.

Tips:

Noodles: Fresh egg noodles or chowmein noodles are ideal, but if you’re using dried noodles, be sure to cook them according to the package instructions before using.

Customization: Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms, snow peas, or bean sprouts.

Protein Variations: Swap chicken with shrimp, beef, or tofu for a different twist.

Make it Spicy: Add more chili flakes or even a drizzle of sriracha to spice it up!

Enjoy your homemade Chicken Chow Mein with that irresistibly tasty Chow Mein sauce! Perfect for a satisfying and quick meal anytime.