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Chicken Chow Mein (鸡肉炒面)

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Chicken Chow Mein is a quick and flavorful one-pan dinner with tender chicken, crunchy colorful veggies, springy noodles, and a rich, fragrant brown sauce better than takeout!

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 6 oz boneless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp peanut or vegetable oil
  • 4 cups shredded cabbage
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 10 oz fresh chow mein noodles or 6 oz dried noodles
  • 2 small carrots, julienned
  • 1 Anaheim pepper, sliced (optional)
  • 4 green onions, cut into 2” pieces

Instructions

  1. Mix chicken with Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and salt; set aside to marinate.
  2. Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  3. Boil noodles until al dente; rinse, drain, and set aside.
  4. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet, cook chicken briefly until slightly golden, then transfer to a plate.
  5. Add remaining oil, garlic, and ginger; cook until fragrant.
  6. Add carrot and cabbage; cook 1 minute until slightly soft. Add noodles and toss.
  7. Add chicken and pour sauce over all; toss to combine.
  8. Add pepper and green onion; toss well, then serve hot.

Notes

  • Optional: Add 1 tsp dark soy sauce for deeper color.
  • Use 5 cups pre-cut coleslaw mix instead of cabbage and carrots to save prep time.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 254
  • Sugar: 9.3 g
  • Sodium: 623 mg
  • Fat: 10.2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8.6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 29.1 g
  • Fiber: 3.7 g
  • Protein: 13.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg