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Chicken Chow Mein with the Best Chow Mein Sauce

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A fast, flavorful Chicken Chow Mein with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and noodles perfectly coated in a savory, slightly sweet chow mein sauce that tastes better than takeout.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz chow mein noodles or spaghetti
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 cups cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup carrots, julienned
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add sliced chicken and cook until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add remaining oil if needed, then sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
  5. Add cabbage and carrots and cook until slightly tender but still crisp.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, chicken broth, sugar, cornstarch, and black pepper.
  7. Return chicken to the pan, add cooked noodles, and pour sauce over everything.
  8. Toss well and cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the noodles.
  9. Stir in green onions and serve hot.

Notes

  • Spaghetti is a great substitute if chow mein noodles aren’t available.
  • Add chili paste or red pepper flakes for heat.
  • Toss noodles with a little oil after cooking to prevent sticking.
  • Sauce can be mixed ahead and refrigerated.

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