Chicken Chow Mein with The Best Chow Mein Sauce
Indulge in a warm, comforting bowl of Chicken Chow Mein with The Best Chow Mein Sauce. This delightful recipe brings together tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and perfectly cooked chow mein noodles, all enveloped in a savory homemade sauce. Whether you’re gathering the family for a cozy weeknight dinner or prepping meals for the week ahead, this dish is quick to prepare and sure to please even the pickiest eaters. With its fresh flavors and satisfying textures, it’s an experience that transforms ordinary nights into memorable moments.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 12 oz chow mein noodles
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- ½ batch chopped green onions
- 6 tbsp mushroom sauce
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together mushroom sauce, soy sauce, chicken broth, cornstarch, and sugar; set aside.
- Cook chow mein noodles according to package instructions; drain and rinse.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips; cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove chicken.
- In the same pan, add carrots, cabbage, and garlic; sauté until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Return chicken and noodles to the pan; pour over the sauce and stir well for an additional 2 minutes until everything is coated.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg