๐Ÿœ Chicken Chow Mein with the Best Chow Mein Sauce ๐Ÿ—

This Chicken Chow Mein is packed with juicy chicken, tender veggies, and delicious noodles tossed in a flavorful homemade chow mein sauce. Itโ€™s a quick and satisfying dish thatโ€™s perfect for any night of the week.

๐Ÿ“‹ Ingredients:

For the Chicken Marinade:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips ๐Ÿ—
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce ๐ŸŒฟ
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch ๐ŸŒฝ
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil ๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ

For the Chow Mein Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce ๐ŸŒฟ
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce ๐ŸŒฟ
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce ๐ŸŒฟ
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar ๐Ÿš
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar ๐Ÿฌ
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil ๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth ๐Ÿฒ

For the Chow Mein:

  • 8 oz chow mein noodles or thin egg noodles ๐Ÿœ
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced ๐Ÿง…
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced ๐Ÿง„
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage ๐Ÿฅฌ
  • 1 large carrot, julienned ๐Ÿฅ•
  • 1/2 cup bean sprouts (optional) ๐ŸŒฑ
  • 2 green onions, chopped ๐ŸŒฟ
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional) ๐ŸŒฟ

๐Ÿ“ Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

  1. Marinate the chicken:
  • In a bowl, combine the sliced chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Let it marinate for 10-15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.

2. Make the Chow Mein Sauce:

  1. Mix the sauce:
  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, and chicken broth. Set aside.

3. Cook the Noodles:

  1. Boil the noodles:
  • Cook the chow mein noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

4. Cook the Chicken:

  1. Sear the chicken:
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

5. Stir-Fry the Vegetables:

  1. Cook the vegetables:
  • In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the sliced onion, garlic, cabbage, and carrots. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.

6. Combine Everything:

  1. Toss with noodles:
  • Add the cooked noodles and chicken back into the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the chow mein sauce over everything and toss to combine.
  1. Add bean sprouts and green onions:
  • Stir in the bean sprouts (if using) and chopped green onions. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through and the sauce has coated the noodles.

7. Serve:

  1. Garnish and enjoy:
  • Serve the chicken chow mein hot, garnished with sesame seeds and additional green onions if desired.

โฑ๏ธ Preparation Time: 15 minutes
โฑ๏ธ Cooking Time: 20 minutes
โฑ๏ธ Total Time: 35 minutes
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Servings: 4 servings
๐Ÿ”ฅ Calories: Approximately 400-450 kcal per serving

This Chicken Chow Mein is a quick, flavorful meal thatโ€™s sure to please! The homemade sauce gives it that authentic taste, and the tender chicken and veggies make it a balanced and satisfying dish. ๐Ÿœ๐Ÿ—๐ŸŒฟ