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Chicken chow mein in a black bowl with chopsticks
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Easy 30 Minute Chicken Chow Mein

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!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Chinese American
Keyword: Chicken Chow Mein
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Rachel Farnsworth

Ingredients

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger

Chicken Chow Mein

  • 12 ounces chow mein noodles
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large carrots cut into matchsticks or shredded
  • 1/2 medium green cabbage shredded or thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onion

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, make the sauce by whisking together oyster sauce, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and cornstarch until well combined. Stir in chicken broth, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.
  • Cook chow mein noodles according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken into skillet and season with salt. Cook until chicken is browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add in carrots and cabbage and cook until tender and the chicken is completely cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Pour sauce over veggies and let cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add in cooked noodles and toss to combine. Garnish with sliced green onion.

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Notes

*You can use crunchy chow mein noodles for this recipe, refrigerated or dried low mein noodles, or even spaghetti pasta. 

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1519mg | Potassium: 696mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5287IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3mg
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