Chicken Chow Mein

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Chicken Chow Mein:

Ingredients:

• For the Chicken Marinade:
  • 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• For the Chow Mein:
  • 8 oz chow mein noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup carrots, julienned
  • 1 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups cabbage, shredded
  • 3 green onions, chopped
• For the Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Chicken:
   • In a bowl, mix the soy sauce and cornstarch.
   • Add the thinly sliced chicken and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 10-15 minutes.
2. Cook the Noodles:
   • Cook the chow mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. Prepare the Sauce:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and chicken broth. Set aside.
4. Cook the Chicken:
   • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
   • Add the marinated chicken and cook until it’s no longer pink and slightly browned. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
5. Cook the Vegetables:
   • In the same pan, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil.
   • Add the sliced onion and cook for 2 minutes until it starts to soften.
   • Add the minced garlic, julienned carrots, bell peppers, and shredded cabbage. Stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
6. Combine Everything:
   • Add the cooked chicken back into the pan with the vegetables.
   • Add the cooked noodles and pour the sauce over the top.
   • Toss everything together until the noodles and vegetables are well coated with the sauce.
7. Serve:
   • Sprinkle the chopped green onions on top and serve hot.

Enjoy your homemade Chicken Chow Mein!