Chicken Chow Mein
Stir-fried noodles with chicken, cabbage, and a savory soy-based sauce.

Total
25 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 6 oz oz chow mein noodles or spaghetti
- 10 oz oz boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 3 cups cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 3 stalks green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 tbsp tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp tbsp cornstarch
- 3 cloves cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp tsp sugar
Instructions
- 1
Cook noodles according to package directions, drain, and toss with 1 tsp oil to prevent sticking.
- 2
Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water to make the sauce.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir-fry chicken for 3-4 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- 4
Add remaining oil, then garlic, cabbage, and carrot. Stir-fry 2-3 minutes until cabbage wilts slightly but stays crisp.
- 5
Return chicken to the pan, add noodles, sauce, and green onions. Toss everything together over high heat for 1-2 minutes until the sauce coats the noodles and thickens. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
620
31% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 1450 mg |
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