Description
A quick and delicious Chicken Chow Mein recipe that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup sliced green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 8 ounces chow mein noodles, cooked according to package instructions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the bean sprouts, carrots, bell peppers, and green onions to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and cooked chow mein noodles. Toss everything together and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- For added crunch, top with chopped peanuts or cashews before serving.
- Substitute the chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg