Description
This Easy Chicken Chow Mein Stir-Fry is a fast, flavorful weeknight dinner packed with juicy chicken, crisp vegetables, and chow mein noodles tossed in a savory, garlicky stir-fry sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s better than takeout and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
Chow mein noodles or thin egg noodles
Cabbage, shredded
Carrots, julienned
Bell pepper, sliced
- Green onions, sliced
- Garlic, minced
- Soy sauce
- Oyster sauce
- Sesame oil
- Vegetable oil
- Cornstarch (for coating chicken)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Toss sliced chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add more oil if needed, then stir-fry garlic, carrots, cabbage, and bell pepper until crisp-tender.
- Return chicken to the pan, add cooked noodles, and pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.
- Toss everything together until well coated and heated through.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
- Spicy Variation: Add chili garlic sauce or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Low-Carb Option: Use spiralized zucchini or shredded cabbage instead of noodles.
- Protein Swap: Substitute shrimp, beef, or tofu.
- More Veggies: Try mushrooms, snap peas, or broccoli.
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free noodles and tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water or soy sauce.
