Chicken Chow Mein with the Best Chow Mein Sauce ššš„¢
1ļøā£ Cook the Chow Mein Noodles
- Bring aĀ large pot of waterĀ to a boil.
- Add theĀ chow mein noodlesĀ and cook according to the package instructions.
- Drain, rinse with cold water, andĀ toss with a little oilĀ to prevent sticking.
2ļøā£ Prepare the Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk togetherĀ soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, chicken broth, and cornstarch.
- Set asideāthis sauce isĀ the secret to the BEST Chow Mein flavor!Ā š„¢āØ
3ļøā£ Stir-Fry the Chicken
- HeatĀ 1 tablespoon oilĀ in aĀ large wok or panĀ overĀ medium-high heat.
- Add theĀ sliced chickenĀ and cook forĀ 4ā5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
4ļøā£ Stir-Fry the Vegetables
- In the same pan, add anotherĀ 1 tablespoon oil.
- Toss in theĀ cabbage, carrots, and bean sprouts, and stir-fry forĀ 2ā3 minutesĀ until slightly softened.
- AddĀ garlic and ginger, and stir forĀ 30 secondsĀ until fragrant.
5ļøā£ Combine Everything
- Add theĀ cooked chicken and noodlesĀ back into the pan.
- Pour in theĀ chow mein sauceĀ and toss everything together over medium-high heat.
- Stir-fry forĀ 2ā3 minutesĀ until the sauceĀ coats the noodles beautifullyĀ and everything is heated through.
- Sprinkle withĀ sliced green onionsĀ and remove from heat.
6ļøā£ Serve & Enjoy!
- Plate it up hotĀ and garnish withĀ extra green onions or sesame seeds.
- Serve withĀ chili sauce or srirachaĀ for an extra kick! š¶ļøš„
š½ļø How to Serve This Chicken Chow Mein
āĀ As a Main Dish:Ā Pair withĀ spring rolls or dumplings! š„
āĀ With a Side:Ā Goes great withĀ hot & sour soup or egg drop soup!Ā š²
āĀ Make it Spicy:Ā AddĀ red pepper flakes or srirachaĀ for heat! š¶ļø
š ļø Storage & Reheating Tips
- Refrigerate:Ā Store in anĀ airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Reheat:Ā Heat in aĀ pan over medium heat with a splash of waterĀ to revive the sauce.
- Freeze?Ā Not recommended, as noodles can get mushy when thawed.
š Why Youāll LOVE This Recipe!
āĀ Better Than TakeoutĀ ā So much fresher & tastier than restaurant versions! š
āĀ Super Quick & EasyĀ ā Ready in justĀ 30 minutes! ā³
āĀ Packed with FlavorĀ ā The sauce isĀ rich, savory, and restaurant-worthy!Ā š„¢
āĀ Easily CustomizableĀ ā AddĀ shrimp, tofu, or extra veggies!Ā š„¦š¦
ThisĀ Chicken Chow Mein with the Best Chow Mein SauceĀ isĀ chewy, saucy, and full of bold flavors! Once you try it, youāll never need takeout again! šš„¢
š¬Ā Tried this recipe? Let me know how it turned out in the comments!Ā ā¬ļøš„