Chow Mein

Name: Chow Mein
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian-American
Ingredients: 1 lb chow mein noodles (crispy fried); 12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced thin; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced; 2 cups green cabbage, shredded; 1 cup carrots, julienned; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 2 green onions, sliced; 2 tsp sesame seeds

Crispy fried noodles tossed with tender vegetables and your choice of protein in a savory sauce. A classic Asian-American noodle dish that combines textures and flavors for pure satisfaction.

30 minEasyServes 4410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb chow mein noodles (crispy fried)
12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced thin
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
2 cups green cabbage, shredded
1 cup carrots, julienned
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 green onions, sliced
2 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1

Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 12 oz sliced thin boneless, skinless chicken breast and cook until no longer pink, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
2

Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger to the wok. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3

Add 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 cup julienned carrots, and 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4

Add 1 lb chow mein noodles (crispy fried) and break them up gently. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes to heat through and combine with vegetables.
5

Return chicken to the wok. Drizzle with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Toss until everything is well coated.
6

Top with 2 sliced green onions and 2 tsp sesame seeds. Serve hot.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for oyster sauce in Chow Mein?

The entry for Chow Mein calls for 2 tbsp oyster sauce. In its place: Hoisin thinned with a little soy sauce is the nearest shelf substitute, and a mushroom stir-fry sauce is the vegetarian one. Both are sweeter, so hold back any sugar in the recipe.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in Chow Mein?

Yes. Boneless thighs at the same weight are more forgiving and stay juicier. Give them two to four minutes longer; they are at their best around 175 F rather than 165 F. As written, the entry for Chow Mein uses 12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced thin.

Can I make Chow Mein gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Chow Mein is 1 lb chow mein noodles (crispy fried), 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time; the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Chow Mein contain shellfish?

Yes: 2 tbsp oyster sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy, shellfish and sesame. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Chow Mein keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Chow Mein within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it. The pasta keeps drinking the sauce as it sits; loosen it with a splash of water or stock.

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