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Classic Chicken Chow Mein

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Classic Chicken Chow Mein

Chow Mein

Prep: 20 min • Cook: 15 min. A quintessential Cantonese stir-fry featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and springy noodles coated in a savory sauce. This dish is a beloved classic in Chinese cuisine, known for its balanced flavors and satisfying textures.

Preparation time
20 min
Cooking time
15 min
Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Course
Main
Complexity
Easy
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Ingredients

Noodles

  • 8oz egg noodles(cooked and rinsed)

Chicken

  • 1lb chicken breast(thinly sliced)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce(for marinating chicken)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch(for marinating chicken)

Sauce

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp water

Vegetables

  • 2 cup bean sprouts
  • 4 pcs scallions(chopped, white and green parts separated)
  • 3 tsp garlic(minced)
  • 1 tsp ginger(minced)

Cooking Oil

  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

Prepare Chicken

  1. In a bowl, toss the sliced chicken breast with 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp cornstarch. Let marinate for 10 minutes.

Make Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp sugar, and 2 tbsp water. Set aside.

Stir-fry

  1. Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove chicken from wok and set aside.
  2. Add the remaining 2 tbsp of vegetable oil to the wok. Add minced garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the scallions. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the bean sprouts and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until slightly tender-crisp.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the wok. Add the cooked egg noodles and the prepared sauce. Toss everything together to combine and coat the noodles and chicken evenly.
  5. Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes, until the noodles are heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  6. Stir in the green parts of the scallions just before serving.

Nutrition

Servings
4
Serving size (imperial)
8.8 oz
NutrientPer servingPer 100 gTotal (4 servings)
Calories450 kcal179.6 kcal1,800 kcal
Protein25.5 g10.1 g102 g
Fat18 g7.2 g72 g
Carbs45 g17.9 g180 g

Tips

  • To prevent noodles from sticking, toss them with a little oil after cooking and rinsing.
  • Ensure your wok or skillet is very hot before adding ingredients for a proper stir-fry effect.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture; chow mein can become soggy if left to sit.

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