Easy 30 Minute Chicken Chow Mein is so easy to put together and has the most incredible flavor! The whole family will love this 30 minute meal!
Who needs Chinese take-out when you can make chicken chow mein this delicious right at home! Even though chow mein is a popular side dish, we’re here to tell you that this is hearty enough to be the main course! With the added protein in the chicken, and so many veggies, your stomach will thank you for forgetting the orange chicken on the side.
This recipe moves FAST. Chop those veggies, make that sauce, and make sure you are fully prepped and ready to go before you start cooking. If you are using dried Lo Mein noodles, make sure they are cooked before you get started with the rest of this recipe.
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What noodles can I use for chow mein?
You have so many options here! Chow Mein noodles give this recipe a nice crunch. However, most Americans are used to soft Lo Mein noodles or Yakisoba noodles. You can find Chow Mein and Lo Mein in the Asian food section of your grocery store, and Yakisoba in the refrigerated or freezer section. If you don’t have any of these available to you, you can use spaghetti pasta.
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Can I use red cabbage instead of green?
Definitely. Both red and green cabbage work well in this recipe. Use whichever you prefer.
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What pan do I use if I don’t have a wok?
Don’t own a wok? Don’t let that discourage you from making chow mein! The benefits of a wok are that it allows a lot of heat to go up the sides of the pan, creating a LOT of surface area to cook in. However, if you don’t have a gas stovetop, you aren’t really getting those benefits anyway. All you really need is a wide, flat bottomed pan to give you plenty of surface area for cooking. Your largest skillet should do the job!
If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other savory Asian-style recipes:
- Chinese Takeout Orange Chicken
- Easy Chinese Pepper Steak
- Spicy Szechuan Shrimp and Broccoli
- Easy Kung Pao Chicken
- Slow Cooker Chinese Hot and Sour Soup
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I followed this exact recipe and, as usual, it was fabulous. Thank you Rachel. You are an inspiration to me, and you make the recipes easy and quick for weeknights.
I don’t know how to rate this recipe but it was absolutely brilliant – thanks so much. Even my two year old who is insanely fussy at the moment had two helpings. Delicious.
Thank you for this recipe! I love lo mein but have not found a great place to order it from near me. Also, there are never enough veges for me, especially for the price! But now… this is a great substitute (I know, I know, it says chow mein… but it does the trick for my lo mein cravings!). The sauce is delicious and turns out just the right consistency. Thank you so much for sharing your recipes with us! I now have a great go-to for my take-out cravings and I can add as many veges as I want! 🙂
(Also, I love, love, love that the flavor is right on without any added sugar beyond what is in the oyster sauce!)
Quick tip: I buy bag of coleslaw and fry it up & you have your cabbage & carrots!
This was so easy, added mushrooms n broccoli sprouts! Thank you have never used oyster sauce before. Yum. Love your videos ❤️❤️
It’s delicious. Turned out great.
Made this tonight. OMG it was full of flavour and tasted sensational. I also added red capsicum, celery and onion. This recipe will definately be a favourite. Yum yum yum.
The sauce has a really nice flavor and this was so easy to make and quick!! I had a bunch of Top Ramen noodles so I used those and omitted the dry spice packet that comes with them. I unfortunately overcooked the noodles but live and learn!
Tasty Simple & easy Comfort food for every one.
I like it.
Love it taste like Chinese take out i am very impressed you are a amazing cook keep the good work and those recipes rolling me and my wife love all you recipes thank you so much