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Chicken Chow Mein with The Best Chow Mein Sauce

This Chicken Chow Mein recipe features tender chicken stir-fried with colorful vegetables and tossed in a savory homemade chow mein sauce. It's a quick and delicious meal perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 People
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Wok or large frying pan
  • 1 Stirring spatula
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 set Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 4 oz chow mein noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (red, yellow, and green)
  • 1 cup carrots, julienned
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 4 pieces green onions, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • ¼ cup soy sauce For the Best Chow Mein Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce For the Best Chow Mein Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil For the Best Chow Mein Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch For the Best Chow Mein Sauce
  • ½ cup chicken broth or water For the Best Chow Mein Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar For the Best Chow Mein Sauce

Instructions
 

  • Cook the chow mein noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, chicken broth, and sugar to create the chow mein sauce. Set aside.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pan and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Increase the heat to high and add the sliced chicken to the pan. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
  • Add the sliced bell peppers, julienned carrots, and bean sprouts to the pan. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  • Pour the chow mein sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
  • Add the cooked chow mein noodles to the pan and toss everything together until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove from heat, add sliced green onions, and serve hot.

Notes

You can customize the vegetables based on your preference or what you have available.
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu and use mushroom sauce instead of oyster sauce.
Serve with extra soy sauce on the side for dipping if desired.