Homemade Chicken Chow Mein (Print Version)
Simple, tasty noodles with chicken, crisp veggies, and a savory sauce. So much better than ordering in!
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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3 tablespoons of cooking oil
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12 ounces of uncooked chow mein noodles
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1 pound of chicken breast, skinless and boneless
→ Vegetables
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2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
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1 big carrot, cut into thin strips
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Half a bunch of green onions, sliced
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2 cups of cabbage, finely shred
→ Sauce
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Half a cup of chicken broth
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3 tablespoons of light sesame oil
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6 tablespoons of oyster sauce
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1 tablespoon of white sugar
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1 tablespoon of cornstarch
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3 tablespoons of soy sauce (low sodium)
# Directions:
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Combine the sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, chicken broth, cornstarch, and oyster sauce in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and set aside.
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Prepare the chow mein noodles by cooking according to the instructions on the package. Drain, rinse with cool water, and set aside.
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Cut the chicken into strips. Heat a pan with oil on medium heat and cook the chicken until it’s golden. Take it out and set it aside.
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In the same pan, toss in your cabbage, carrot strips, and garlic. Stir until everything softens a bit and the cabbage loses its raw crunch.
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Add your cooked chicken and noodles back into the veggie pan. Pour in the prepped sauce and stir it all together. Heat for about 2 minutes until everything’s blended and hot.
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Sprinkle the green onions over the top and dish it out straight from the pan while it’s still warm.
# Notes:
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If you're using pre-cooked chow mein noodles, you'll need about 1 pound of them.
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Go with regular sesame oil, not toasted, for a lighter flavor.