Chicken Chow Mein

This easy Chicken Chow Mein recipe is so simple to make! It will take you just 20 minutes. If you enjoy the flavor of Asian cuisine, you will love this quick and easy dinner dish!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Chinese

Recipe Type Chicken, Copycat, Healthy Choices, Kid-Friendly, Noodles, Pasta, Quick Dinner, Served Hot, Vegetables

Skill Level Easy

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 274kcal

Author Angela G.

Equipment

wok or skillet

Ingredients

For the Sauce

4 tablespoon oyster sauce
4 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoon mirin (sweet cooking seasoning)
2 teaspoon sesame oil
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth or use water
2 tablespoon cornstarch
2-3 teaspoon sugar (or honey)
⅛ teaspoon white pepper

Main Ingredients

10 oz chow mein stir fry noodles
1 lb chicken cubed
3 tablespoon avocado oil divided
2 ½ cups cole slaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrot blend)
4 green onions sliced, divided
1 tablespoon garlic paste
2 teaspoon ginger paste

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk to combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, chicken broth, cornstarch, sugar, and white pepper. Set aside.
Prepare noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Cut chicken into cubes. Add avocado oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add chicken. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the chicken juice is clear.
Move chicken from skillet to a bowl or plate and set aside.
Add cabbage, carrots, and green onion (white part only), garlic, and ginger to skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
Return cooked chicken and noodles to the skillet and add sauce.
Stir for 2 minutes or until the chicken and noodles are reheated and sauce is thickened.
Garnish with remaining green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can use low mein noodles, stir fry noodles or even spaghetti will work in place of chow mein noodles.

Broccoli slaw can be used in place of cole slaw mix.

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