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Chicken Chow Mein

Chicken Chow Mein

This Chicken Chow Mein recipe features crunchy vegetables, juicy chicken, and real Chinese chow mein noodles, making it a delicious meal.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Noodles
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 plates
Calories 432 kcal

Equipment

  • wok
  • colander
  • large pot
  • small bowl

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Marinade

  • 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast or boneless skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
  • 1.5 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine or dry cooking sherry
  • 1 teaspoon neutral oil such as vegetable, canola, or avocado oil

Rest of the Dish

  • 8 ounces fresh thin Hong-Kong-Style Pan-fried Noodles
  • 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 0.25 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine
  • 0.125 teaspoon white pepper
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons neutral oil such as vegetable, canola, or avocado oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger finely julienned
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • 0.5 small carrot julienned
  • 0.67 cup fresh mushrooms or dried Shiitake mushrooms, soaked for 2 hours in hot water and sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas or snow peas
  • 1 cup mung bean sprouts
  • 2 scallions finely julienned

Instructions
 

Chicken Preparation

  • Combine the sliced chicken with the water, oyster sauce, cornstarch, Shaoxing wine, and oil. Massage the chicken until it absorbs all the liquid and is uniformly coated.

Noodle Preparation

  • Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in your wok or a large pot, and cook the noodles for 1 minute. Drain through a colander, rinse in cold water, and spread the noodles out to drain further.

Sauce Mixture

  • In a small bowl, mix the hot water and sugar until the sugar dissolves, then add the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, 2 teaspoons of Shaoxing wine, white pepper, and salt. Set aside.

Frying Noodles

  • Heat your wok over medium-high heat, and add 2 tablespoons of oil to coat. Spread the noodles in a thin, even layer. Let the noodles cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Flip the noodles over, and add another tablespoon of oil around the perimeter of the wok to crisp the other side. After 90 seconds, flip the noodles again and cook for another 2 minutes, then transfer them to a plate.

Chicken Searing

  • Heat wok over high heat until it’s just smoking, and spread the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil around the perimeter. Add chicken in one layer, and sear for 30 seconds on one side. Flip and sear for another 30 seconds.
  • Stir-fry the chicken for another 20 seconds; it should be about 80% cooked. Remove the chicken from the wok, leaving behind any oil.

Finishing the Dish

  • Over medium heat, add the julienned ginger to the oil, and let it cook for about 15 seconds. Next, add the garlic, mushrooms, and carrots, and stir-fry for 1 minute.
  • Increase the heat to high, and add the noodles, snap peas, and chicken (along with any juices). Drizzle the sauce mixture over the top. Quickly stir-fry the noodles until the sauce is well-incorporated—about 30-45 seconds.
  • Toss in the bean sprouts and scallions, and stir-fry everything for another minute. Serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 432kcal
Keyword Chicken Chow Mein, chicken recipe, Chinese cuisine, Chow Mein, noodles, vegetable stir fry
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