Description
Delicious Chicken Chow Mein You Can Make at Home Today
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz boneless chicken breast or thighs (can substitute with tofu or shrimp)
- 3 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or chicken broth for non-alcoholic option)
- 2 tsp cornstarch (for marinating chicken)
- 1/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegetarian option)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or light soy sauce to reduce sodium)
- 2 tsp sugar (adjust according to preference)
- 1/4 tsp white pepper (or ground black pepper if preferred)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional but recommended)
- 2 tbsp peanut oil (or vegetable oil as substitute)
- 4 cups shredded cabbage (or pre-cut coleslaw blend)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp ginger (minced)
- 10 oz chow mein noodles (or 6 oz dried, using fresh recommended)
- 2 small carrots (julienned)
- 1 anaheim or similar pepper (optional)
- 4 green onions (cut into pieces)
Instructions
- Combine sliced chicken in a bowl with Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and salt. Mix until well coated, then let it rest for about 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
- In another bowl, mix together chicken broth, Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, white pepper, and sesame oil. Stir well until combined and set aside.
- Boil chow mein noodles according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil over high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining oil along with garlic and ginger. Sauté for about a minute until aromatic, then toss in the cabbage and carrots, cooking until tender yet crisp.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, along with the cooked noodles and prepared sauce. Toss everything together to coat evenly and heat through for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in the peppers and green onions, cooking until heated through. Remove from the heat and serve hot.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
