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A vibrant plate of homemade chicken chow mein featuring golden-brown chicken pieces, stir-fried vegetables, and glossy noodles topped with green onions. The dish is beautifully plated with a colorful mix of carrots, bell peppers, and bean sprouts, styled casually on a rustic wooden surface. The noodles look slightly caramelized and glossy, with steam rising gently, evoking warmth and comfort.

Quick Homemade Chicken Chow Mein Better Than Takeout

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A quick, flavorful chicken chow mein with tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and savory sauce, all stir-fried to perfection in under 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz chow mein noodles or thin Chinese egg noodles
  • 2 chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken slices, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet.
  4. In the same skillet, add remaining oil, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant.
  5. Add bell pepper and carrots, cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet, add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and hoisin sauce, stir well to coat.
  7. Add cooked noodles, bean sprouts, and green onions; toss everything together and cook for another 2 minutes.
  8. Serve hot garnished with extra green onions if desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for different variations.
  • Adjust soy sauce for saltiness as needed.
  • Use fresh noodles for the best texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Nut-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 420 Kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 62g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg