Chicken Chow Mein with the Ultimate Chow Mein Sauce

This chicken chow mein is a restaurant-quality dish you can make at home! Loaded with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and noodles tossed in the ultimate chow mein sauce, it’s a quick, flavorful, and satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week.

Ingredients

For the Sauce:

1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup chicken broth

For the Chow Mein:

8 oz chow mein noodles (or thin spaghetti)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
1 small onion, sliced
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 cup julienned carrots
1/2 cup bean sprouts
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

Cook the Noodles: Boil the chow mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and chicken broth. Set aside.
Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry until fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Cook the Vegetables: Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Stir-fry the onion, cabbage, carrots, and garlic for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender but still crisp. Add the bean sprouts and cook for 1 minute.
Combine: Return the chicken to the skillet and add the cooked noodles. Pour the prepared sauce over the top. Toss everything together over medium heat until the sauce thickens and coats the noodles.
Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve hot.

Tips for Perfect Chicken Chow Mein

Prep Everything First: Have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go before you start cooking for a seamless stir-fry.
Customize Veggies: Use broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas for extra variety.
Use Fresh Noodles: If available, fresh chow mein noodles give the dish a more authentic texture.
Control Sodium: Opt for low-sodium soy sauce and chicken broth to manage saltiness.