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Colorful chicken chow mein served on a white plate with crispy vegetables, glossy noodles, and tender chicken slices, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, styled with chopsticks on a rustic wooden table.

Quick and Easy Chicken Chow Mein Better Than Takeout

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This quick and easy chicken chow mein recipe combines tender chicken, crispy vegetables, and chewy noodles tossed in a savory soy sauce, creating a deliciously satisfying Asian-inspired dish.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz chow mein noodles or thin egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, sliced thin
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup sliced bell peppers
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken slices and cook until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Stir in shredded carrots and bell peppers; sauté for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Add cooked noodles to the skillet with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper; toss to combine.
  7. Stir in bean sprouts and green onions; cook for another minute.
  8. Serve hot garnished with extra green onions if desired.

Notes

  • Use fresh stir-fry vegetables for added crunch.
  • Adjust soy sauce for saltiness preference.
  • For vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Nut-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420 Kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 920mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 62g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg