Enjoy a delightful Chicken Chow Mein with a delicious homemade sauce. This classic dish combines tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and savory noodles, all tossed together in a flavorful Chow Mein sauce. Perfect for a comforting dinner or an impressive meal for guests, this Chicken Chow Mein is guaranteed to satisfy your cravings and leave everyone wanting more.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE CHICKEN CHOW MEIN WITH THE BEST CHOW MEIN SAUCE
Our Chicken Chow Mein truly shines with its wonderful combination of flavors and textures. Tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and hearty noodles unite in perfect harmony, all brought to life by a homemade Chow Mein sauce that elevates the dish. Each bite offers a delightful balance of sweetness, saltiness, and umami, ensuring you’ll keep coming back for more. Additionally, it’s simple to customize with your choice of vegetables and proteins, making it easy to create a meal that suits your preferences perfectly.
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE CHICKEN CHOW MEIN WITH THE BEST CHOW MEIN SAUCE
For the Chow Mein Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
For the Chicken Chow Mein:
- 8 ounces Chow Mein noodles or spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN CHOW MEIN WITH THE BEST CHOW MEIN SAUCE
- Cook the Noodles: Prepare the Chow Mein noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to halt the cooking process. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and chicken broth (or water) until well combined. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Vegetables: In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and sliced onion, stir-frying for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the sliced bell pepper, julienned carrot, and snow peas, then stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Combine: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the cooked Chow Mein noodles. Pour the prepared Chow Mein sauce over the mixture, tossing everything together until well coated and heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the Chicken Chow Mein with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot and enjoy!
COOKING TIPS FOR CHICKEN CHOW MEIN WITH THE BEST CHOW MEIN SAUCE
- Easier Noodles: To make the noodles easier to stir-fry, use kitchen shears to cut them into shorter strands before cooking.
- Flavorful Chicken: For added flavor, marinate the sliced chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Customize Vegetables: Feel free to adjust the vegetables according to your preferences or what you have on hand. Broccoli, cabbage, mushrooms, and bean sprouts all make excellent additions.
- Adjust Sweetness: Modify the amount of brown sugar in the sauce to match your taste—add more for sweetness or reduce for a less sweet flavor.
- Spice It Up: For a spicy kick, mix in a teaspoon of chili paste or Sriracha into the Chow Mein sauce.
VARIATIONS FOR CHICKEN CHOW MEIN WITH THE BEST CHOW MEIN SAUCE
- Shrimp Chow Mein: Substitute shrimp for chicken for a delightful seafood variation.
- Vegetable Chow Mein: Omit the meat and load up on colorful vegetables for a tasty vegetarian option.
- Beef Chow Mein: Thinly slice beef steak and stir-fry until cooked through, then add it with the vegetables and noodles.
MAKE IT HEALTHIER
- Noodle Alternatives: Opt for whole wheat or brown rice noodles as a healthier alternative to traditional Chow Mein noodles.
- Add More Veggies: Increase the vegetable content and decrease the noodles for a lower-carb meal.
- Lean Proteins: Choose lean protein sources such as chicken breast or tofu instead of higher-fat cuts of meat.
