st Chow Mein Sauce (Quick Takeout-Style) Recipe
Learn how to make delicious Chicken Chow Mein at home with this quick takeout-style recipe. Tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and flavorful chow mein noodles tossed in a savory, homemade sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Chow Mein:
- 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 8 oz chow mein noodles (or thin spaghetti)
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp oil (for cooking)
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry)
Instructions
- Cook noodles: Prepare noodles according to the package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Mix sauce: In a bowl, combine all sauce ingredients; set aside.
- Cook chicken: Heat oil in a skillet or wok. Cook chicken until browned and fully cooked; then, remove and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same pan, sauté cabbage, carrots, and green onions for 2–3 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: Add the cooked noodles and chicken back to the pan.
- Add sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and chicken. Toss everything together over medium heat until well coated and heated through (1–2 minutes).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
