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Easy 30-Minute Homemade Chicken Chow Mein

A generous serving of homemade chicken chow mein recipe piled high on a white plate, featuring noodles, chicken, carrots, and cabbage.
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Make this quick, savory Chicken Chow Mein at home. This recipe delivers tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and flavorful noodles in under 30 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight dinner alternative to takeout.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 ounces dried egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (for chicken marinade)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for chicken marinade)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1 cup chopped green cabbage
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (for sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (or vegetarian stir-fry sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (for color)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Toss the cut chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until tender but still firm. Drain the noodles and rinse briefly with cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients: 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, and chicken broth. Set the sauce aside.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through and lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  5. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the onion and stir-fry for 1 minute until slightly softened.
  6. Add the carrots, celery, cabbage, and mushrooms to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet.
  8. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken, noodles, and vegetables. Toss everything together quickly until the noodles and ingredients are evenly coated and heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
  9. Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving immediately.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken for up to 30 minutes.
  • If you prefer softer noodles, cook them slightly longer, but avoid overcooking as they will cook more in the stir-fry.
  • Use any firm vegetables you have on hand, such as broccoli florets or snow peas, to customize this dish.

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