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Chicken Chow Mein

Chicken Chow Mein

If you want a quick weeknight dinner that’s flavorful, easy to prep, and better than takeout, chicken chow mein should be your go-to. This stir-fried noodle dish has tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory sauce that clings to every bite. I make it when I’m craving something fast and comforting without ordering out. It’s also super flexible — swap veggies, turn up the heat, or tweak the sauce to your liking. As long as you’ve got cooked noodles and a hot pan, you’re halfway there.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Lunch, Noodles
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

Sauce

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce optional
  • ½ tsp fish sauce optional
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • ½ tsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp water

Chicken Marinade

  • 3 chicken thighs sliced
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • ½ tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Stir-Fry

  • Cooking oil enough to coat the pan
  • 1 carrot sliced thin
  • 1 bell pepper sliced
  • 2 cups cabbage shredded
  • ½ onion sliced
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • Chow mein noodles cooked (or use Buldak noodles if unavailable)
  • Green onion chopped
  • Jalapeño optional, sliced for garnish
  • Sesame seeds optional for garnish

Instructions
 

Marinate the Chicken

  • Combine chicken thighs with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, and black pepper.
  • Let it sit for at least 15 minutes while you prep the other ingredients.

Mix the Sauce

  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauces, oyster sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, water, and cornstarch.
  • This sauce will coat everything and give the noodles a glossy finish thanks to the cornstarch.

Cook the Chicken

  • Heat a large pan or wok over high heat. Add oil.
  • Stir-fry the marinated chicken until it’s nicely charred and cooked through.
  • The sugar helps it caramelize quickly. Set the chicken aside once done.

Stir-Fry the Veggies

  • In the same pan, add more oil.
  • Stir in the carrot and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add bell pepper, then cabbage, onion, and finally the garlic, spacing each step about a minute apart.
  • Keep everything moving — high heat and fast tossing.
  • Don’t overcook. The veggies should be tender but still have a little bite.

Bring It All Together

  • Add the cooked noodles and chicken back to the pan.
  • Pour in the sauce.
  • Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated and everything’s hot.

Garnish and Serve

  • Top with green onions, jalapeño slices (if using), and sesame seeds.
  • Serve hot — it’s best fresh off the stove.

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