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chicken chow mein on plate with chopsticks

Chicken Chow Mein

By Jennifer Segal
This chicken chow mein is a one-pan dinner that’s full of flavor and ready in no time—perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

For the Noodles

  • 12 oz chow mein stir-fry noodles (see note)

For the Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ cup water

For the Chicken

  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins or chicken breasts, thinly sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

For Cooking

  • 1½ tablespoons + ¼ cup vegetable oil, divided
  • 3 cups (8 oz) thinly sliced green cabbage, from 1 small cabbage
  • 2 stalks celery, very thinly sliced
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 6 scallions, dark and light green parts, cut into 1-in (2.5-cm) pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
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Instructions

  • Boil the noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the noodles until very al dente. (The noodles I use call for 3 minutes of boiling; I cook them for 2½ minutes. If the timing is different on your package, reduce the time accordingly.) Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and water until well combined.
  • Prep the chicken: In a medium bowl, combine the chicken with 1½ tablespoons of the sauce, the cornstarch, and salt. Stir until the chicken is evenly coated.
  • Heat 1½ tablespoons of the oil in a 12-inch (30-cm) nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Add the remaining ¼ cup (60 ml) oil to the skillet, then add the cabbage, celery, carrots, scallions, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened and starting to brown, about 8 minutes. Add the noodles, chicken, and sauce, and stir-fry for about one minute, until well combined and the noodles have absorbed the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Serve.

Notes

When shopping for chow mein noodles, opt for "stir-fry" style noodles instead of the deep-fried crispy variety. I use Wel-pac chow mein noodles, which cook in just a few minutes—you can find them at Target, Amazon, and many large supermarkets. But if you're in a pinch or can't locate them, feel free to use yakisoba noodles, ramen, or even spaghetti.

Nutrition Information

Per serving (4 servings)Calories: 890kcalCarbohydrates: 92gProtein: 31gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 1287mgFiber: 8gSugar: 8g
Nutritional Data Disclaimer

This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator.