Easy Chicken Chow Mein

5 from 1 vote

Need to be in the mood for something fancy today? Try this easy chicken chow mein recipe that can go with any soup or gravy. It is an easy fix for lunch boxes too.

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Asian

Keyword Asian, chicken, Noodles, One pan, Stir Fry, Weeknight

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Author Adalynn Ward

Servings persons

Calories 331kcal

Ingredients

8 oz (about 225g) chow mein noodles or egg noodles
2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), thinly sliced
2 cups mixed vegetables e.g. bell peppers, carrots, cabbage
2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp sesame oil
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce optional
1 tbsp Chili sauce
3 tbsp Chili garlic sauce
1 tbsp vinegar
Salt white pepper and black pepper to taste
Green onions, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Cook the noodles according to the package instructions until they are al dente. Drain and set aside.
Marinate the chicken with soy sauce, vinegar, white pepper powder, salt, and garlic powder.
Mix well and set aside for 15 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, add soy sauce, chili sauce, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, sugar, salt, black and white pepper. Mix well to make the chow mein sauce.
In a wok, Cook marinated chicken for 4 to 5 minutes on medium-high flame. Remove from heat and then set aside.
In the same wok, fry ginger garlic paste for a minute. add the julienne-cut vegetables and saute for 2 mins.
Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables.
Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well.
Add the cooked noodles to the pan and toss everything together. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat the noodles through.
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Serve your homemade chicken chow mein hot, and enjoy your delicious meal!

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