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Chicken Chow Mein with the Best Chow Mein Sauce

Name: Chicken Chow Mein with the Best Chow Mein Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast; 3 tbsp oil; 12 oz chow mein noodles, uncooked; 2 cups cabbage; 1 large carrot, julienned; 1/2 bunch green onions; 2 garlic cloves; 6 tbsp oyster sauce; 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce; 3 tbsp light sesame oil (not toasted); 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp granulated sugar

Silky noodles tossed in an umami-rich sauce coat tender chicken and crisp-tender vegetables in this 35-minute weeknight winner. The magic happens when oyster sauce mingles with garlic, creating that irresistible glossy coating that makes every bite crave-worthy. Perfect for satisfying takeout cravings at home without the delivery wait.

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Total

35 minutes

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Instructions

1
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, granulated sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, chicken broth, and cornstarch. Set aside.
2
Cook noodles according to package instructions, then drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
3
Heat a large wok or pan with oil over medium heat. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized strips and cook until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
4
Add carrots, cabbage, and pressed garlic to the pan and sauté for a few minutes until veggies are slightly softened and cabbage is a bit translucent.
5
Add chicken and noodles back into the pan. Pour sauce over the top and continue cooking all ingredients together for another 2 minutes.
6
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve piping hot straight from the pan.

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Chicken Chow Mein with the Best Chow Mein Sauce

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Total

35 minutes

Serves

Jump to recipe

Ingredients

Units

Instructions

1
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, granulated sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, chicken broth, and cornstarch. Set aside.
2
Cook noodles according to package instructions, then drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
3
Heat a large wok or pan with oil over medium heat. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized strips and cook until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
4
Add carrots, cabbage, and pressed garlic to the pan and sauté for a few minutes until veggies are slightly softened and cabbage is a bit translucent.
5
Add chicken and noodles back into the pan. Pour sauce over the top and continue cooking all ingredients together for another 2 minutes.
6
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve piping hot straight from the pan.

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