Chicken Chow Mein
A classic Chinese stir-fried noodle dish made with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and savory soy-based sauce — quick, flavorful, and satisfying.
Equipment
- Wok or large frying pan
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Mixing bowls
- Tongs or spatula
- Pot (for boiling noodles)
Ingredients
- 200 g boneless chicken breast thinly sliced
- 200 g chow mein noodles or egg noodles
- 1 cup cabbage shredded
- 1 medium carrot julienned
- 1/2 red bell pepper sliced
- 3 spring onions chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the noodles according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the wok. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add cabbage, carrot, and bell pepper; stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.
- Return chicken to the wok and toss with vegetables.
- Add cooked noodles and pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil.
- Stir-fry everything together for 2–3 minutes until evenly coated.
- Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving, approx):
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Protein: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fat: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg