Easy Chicken Chow Mein {Just Like Takeout!}
This Easy Chicken Chow Mein tastes just like takeout - all you need is a skillet and 30 minutes to whip up this easy dinner!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 449kcal
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 cup mushrooms, cut in half
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 1 cup green cabbage, sliced
- 1 (454g) package chow mein noodles
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 bunch green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Chow mein sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, season chicken with salt & pepper, then toss with cornstarch. Meanwhile, mix the chow mein sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over med-high heat. Add carrots and mushrooms to skillet, cooking for 5 minutes until carrots soften and mushrooms release juices. Add chicken and saute for another 5 minutes until browned, stirring often.
- Add onion, green cabbage and chow mein noodles to the skillet, sauteeing another 2-3 minutes, then add broth and chow mein sauce, cooking for 2-3 more minutes until sauce thickens.
- Stir in green onions and remove from heat. Serve garnished with sesame seeds (optional), and enjoy!
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Notes
Make this dish vegetarian using tofu and vegetable broth.
Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave, a wok or a skillet.
Freeze this recipe for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight then reheat as normal.
Nutrition
Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 1123mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1772IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 3mg