Our Chicken Chow Mein recipe will breath new life into dinner with the most delicious sauce, tender chicken, and fresh veggies.
The Best Chicken Chow Mein
We love when a dinner comes together in 30 minutes or less and is packed with healthy ingredients. Which is why this recipe has been on repeat over at my house. Crunchy veggies, a flavorful sauce, and protein packed chicken makes this great recipe a no-brainer.
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What You Will Need
- soy sauce – The base of your homemade sauce. If using low sodium soy sauce, just give the sauce a taste and add a pinch of salt if need be.
- ginger & garlic – Two of our favorite ingredients to add the best warming flavors.
- oyster sauce & sesame oil – Adds a boost of flavor to the chow mein sauce.
- rice vinegar – Just a touch of acid to balance out the flavor profiles.
- chili garlic sauce – Experiment with the amount for less or more heat.
- chicken broth – Makes the sauce extra saucy!
- cornstarch – Helps to make a nice, thick sauce.
- boneless, skinless chicken thighs – This dish is super versatile so experiment with different meat varieties that suit your taste preferences.
- kosher salt & ground black pepper – A little goes a long way!
- butter – To help get a nice sear on the chicken.
- spaghetti noodles – The type of noodles vary from recipe to recipe, but we decided to keep things simple and go with spaghetti. Other options include japanse noodles, thin egg noodles, rice boodles, or Chinese egg noodles.
- coleslaw mix – The mixed variety usually has different cabbage varieties with some matchstick carrots, but simple shredded green cabbage works well too.
- green onions & celery – For some added crunch and color.
What Is Chicken Chow Mein
Chicken Chow Mein is a stir-fry noodle dish that includes chicken, veggies, and a savory sauce which you can find at most asian grocery stores. In our opinion, the key to a flavorful meal is a homemade sauce, which we’ve included in this delicious chicken chow mein recipe.
How To Make Chicken Chow Mein
Start by gathering your ingredients and seasoning your chicken thighs with kosher salt and ground black pepper.
Next, make the chow mein sauce by adding all of the sauce ingredients to a small mixing bowl or mason jar and mix to combine.
Meal Prep
Make this sauce in advance and store in the fridge to make dinner even quicker.
Next, bring a skillet to medium-high heat and add the butter, allowing it to melt and coat the pan. Then sear the chicken thighs for about 2 minutes per side. Then lower the heat to medium and allow the chicken thighs to cook through until an internal meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F. Once the chicken is done cooking, remove it from the skillet and let it rest while you start on the veggies.
Add water to a large pot and bring it to a boil. Then add in your noodles and cook them until they’re al dente following the package instructions. Meanwhile, in the same skillet that you cooked the chicken in, cook the minced garlic for about 30 seconds. Feel free to add some oil or a splash of chicken broth if the skillet looks dry. Then add in the coleslaw mix, celery, and green onions, cooking everything for about 3 minutes.
Add the noodles to the skillet and mix them in with the sautéed veggies. Then slice up your juicey chicken and place it in the skillet along with your homemade sauce. Then give everything a good toss, top with additional green onions and/or cilantro, and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs and Tips
- What is the sauce in chow mein made of? – there are a lot of variations of chow mein sauce ingredients. Some recipes call for hoisin sauce or fish sauce instead of oyster sauce.
- What is the difference between chow mein and lo mein? – The main difference between these two dishes are how the noodles are prepared. Chow mein uses a stir-fry technique to get the noodles to an almost crispy texture while lo mein calls for boiled, soft noodles.
- What are chicken chow mein ingredients? These vary from recipe to recipe, but in short, chow mein calls for noodles, a protein, veggies, and a sauce.
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Chicken Chow Mein
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner/Entree
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Description
Our quick and easy Chicken Chow Mein recipe is made with real, simple ingredients and in less than 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Chow Mein Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (sub coconut aminos or tamari)
- 2 teaspoons ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 3 teaspoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Chicken Chow Mein:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter (sub plant-based butter)
- 8oz spaghetti
- 2 teaspoons garlic
- 1 bag (14oz) coleslaw mix
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, sliced (optional)
- optional garnish: additional sliced green onions and/or fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Make Sauce: Put all of the chow mein sauce ingredients in a small bowl and whisk. Or put them in a mason jar, secure lid, and shake. Set aside.
- Sear Chicken: Place the chicken thighs on a plate and season with salt and pepper. Bring a large cast iron skillet to a medium-high heat and melt butter. Sear chicken for about 2 minutes on each side, then drop to a lower heat and finish cooking the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F at the thickest part (use a meat thermometer). Remove from the hot pan and set aside on a plate.
- Cook Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the spaghetti noodles to al dente, according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- Sauté Veggies: Return the large skillet to a medium heat and and add the garlic, move around for 30 seconds (add a drizzle of olive oil or splash of chicken broth to pan if it feels dry). Add the coleslaw mix, green onions, and celery (if using). Move around the pan to cook for about 3 minutes.
- Cut Chicken: Place cooked chicken thighs on a cutting board and cut into strips.
- Combine: Add the cooked noodles and chicken strips to the pan of veggies. Toss and then pour the chow mein sauce on top. Give it another toss to coat everything.
- Serve: Enjoy with some sliced green onions and cilantro on top!
Notes
- Dairy Free: simply use a plant-base butter instead of regular butter.
- Storage: leftover chow mein can be stored in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3.7 g
- Sodium: 825.7 mg
- Fat: 7.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 49.7 g
- Protein: 20.3 g
- Cholesterol: 60.3 mg
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