Description
This Easy Chicken Chow Mein with Savory Homemade Sauce is packed with juicy chicken, crisp veggies, tender noodles, and bold flavor. It’s a quick, customizable 25-minute dinner that brings takeout taste home—with less oil, more veggies, and a rich, silky sauce you’ll want on everything!
Ingredients
For the Chow Mein:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs (thinly sliced)
- 8 oz chow mein noodles (or thin egg noodles)
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup carrots (julienned or shredded)
- 2–3 green onions (sliced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1–2 tbsp vegetable oil or sesame oil
For the Sauce:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1½ tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Cook chow mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin, brown sugar, garlic powder, ginger, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic, then add cabbage and carrots. Stir-fry until just tender.
- Return chicken to the pan, add noodles, and pour in the sauce.
- Toss everything together and cook for 2–3 more minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the noodles evenly.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Add other veggies like bell peppers, mushrooms, or snow peas.
- Swap chicken for beef, shrimp, or tofu.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce for a lighter version.
- Add sriracha or chili garlic sauce for extra heat.
- Great with spaghetti or ramen if chow mein noodles aren’t available.
