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

Asian-AmericanDinnerStovetopStandard

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.

Questions

Can I make Chow Mein gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry 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.

How long does Chow Mein keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them 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.

Can I halve or double Chow Mein?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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