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Quick Chicken Chow Mein

Quick Chicken Chow Mein

Quick Chicken Chow Mein is a flavorful stir-fry dish ready in just 30 minutes, combining tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and savory sauces for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Protein
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Noodles
  • 8 ounces chow mein noodles fresh or dried
For the Veggies
  • 1 large bell pepper choose vibrant colors
  • 2 medium carrots julienned
  • 1 cup snap peas bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger minced
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with water
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for stir-frying

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Pot
  • small bowl

Method
 

How to Make Quick Chicken Chow Mein
  1. Prepare your ingredients. Begin by thinly slicing the boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Don’t forget to chop the bell peppers, julienne the carrots, and get the snap peas ready in bite-sized pieces.
  2. Cook the noodles. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the chow mein noodles. Cook according to package instructions until they're just tender, usually 3-5 minutes. Drain and drizzle with a little oil to keep them from sticking.
  3. Stir-fry the chicken. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until it turns golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Add the vegetables. Toss in the bell peppers, carrots, snap peas, minced garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Stir-fry everything together for another 3-4 minutes until the veggies are vibrant and slightly crisp.
  5. Mix the sauces. In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch mixed with water to create a smooth mixture. Pour this savory sauce over the stir-fried chicken and vegetables.
  6. Combine everything. Finally, add the cooked chow mein noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together for an additional minute or two until heated through and well coated with the flavorful sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For garnish, add sliced green onions or sesame seeds for an extra burst of flavor.

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