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side view of the final chicken chow mein dish served on a white ceramic plate placed on a clean white marble countertop. The noodles are cooked perfectly and coated in a glossy sauce, surrounded by vibrant vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and green onions. Thin chicken strips are spread evenly, making the dish colorful and delicious. The composition is simple, highlighting the textures and colors of the completed chow mein.

Best Chicken Chow Mein Recipe

This Chicken Chow Mein recipe offers tender chicken, crisp veggies, and perfectly sauced noodles—a quick, wholesome meal bursting with savory, sweet, and umami flavors in every bite.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired, Chinese-American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Calories: 340kcal
Author: Jacob Allen
Servings: 8

Equipment

  • Large wok or large skillet
  • Medium pot (for boiling noodles)
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring Spoons and Cups
  • Knife and Cutting Board
  • Stirring spoon or spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 12 oz chow mein noodles (uncooked noodles)
  • 2 cups cabbage
  • 1 large carrot julienned
  • 1/2 batch green onions
  • 2 garlic cloves

Chow Mein Sauce:

  • 6 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp light sesame oil (not toasted)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp corn starch
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Boil chow mein noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
    This image shows chow mein noodles being boiled in a medium-sized stainless steel pot on a clean white marble cooktop. The noodles are partially submerged in bubbling hot water, showing the early stages of softening. Steam rises gently, and a white silicone spatula rests nearby, ready to stir. This step is essential to prepare the noodles before they are added to the stir-fry. Measuring cups with extra noodles are arranged around the pot for a clean and organized prep look.
  • Slice chicken breast into thin strips and season lightly with salt and pepper.
    The image shows boneless, skinless chicken breast sliced into thin strips on a white cutting board placed on a white marble countertop. A chef’s knife lies next to the chicken, and a small glass bowl holds the seasoned strips. Measuring spoons filled with salt and pepper are visible, ready for seasoning. This step is crucial to ensure the chicken cooks quickly and evenly. The scene is simple and clean, capturing the freshness and preparation process before stir-frying.
  • Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat; stir-fry chicken until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add garlic, cabbage, carrot, and green onions; stir-fry until crisp-tender.
    This image displays a colorful mix of chopped cabbage, julienned carrots, sliced green onions, and minced garlic being stir-fried in the same black non-stick skillet used for cooking chicken. The vegetables are bright and vibrant, indicating a crisp-tender texture. A white silicone spatula is stirring the mix over a white marble countertop. Glass bowls with the unused portion of vegetables sit nearby. This step adds freshness, crunch, and flavor to the dish, making it a balanced and nutritious meal.
  • Mix oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, chicken broth, cornstarch, and sugar to make the sauce.
    A glass mixing bowl is filled with a dark sauce mixture made from oyster sauce, soy sauce, light sesame oil, chicken broth, cornstarch, and sugar. The bowl is placed on a white marble countertop, and a silver hand whisk stirs the ingredients into a smooth sauce. Surrounding the bowl are labeled measuring spoons and small bowls containing each sauce component. This sauce is key to bringing all elements of the chow mein together with a savory, slightly sweet glaze.
  • Return chicken to the pan, add cooked noodles and sauce; toss everything together and cook until sauce thickens and coats the noodles evenly.
  • Serve hot, optionally with a fresh Cucumber Salad or a refreshing Disaronno Drink.
    side view of the final chicken chow mein dish served on a white ceramic plate placed on a clean white marble countertop. The noodles are cooked perfectly and coated in a glossy sauce, surrounded by vibrant vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and green onions. Thin chicken strips are spread evenly, making the dish colorful and delicious. The composition is simple, highlighting the textures and colors of the completed chow mein.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 914mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1315IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg