Chicken Chow Mein

# Chicken Chow Mein

This **Chicken Chow Mein** recipe offers a convenient and simple way to enjoy Asian takeout in the comfort of your home. It features yakisoba noodles packed with stir-fried vegetables and a straightforward Asian sauce.

For a lighter, gluten-free alternative to this yakisoba dish, you can explore our rice noodle stir fry or savor this Panda Express mushroom chicken (copycat recipe).

## Recipe Details

“I can’t even begin to describe how incredible this Chicken Chow Mein is. It’s so delicious that I guarantee you’ll be back for seconds! The versatility of this recipe is what I admire the most – you can easily adjust it to suit your preferences, making it a hit with a crowd.”

– **Taste**: This dish boasts savory flavors enriched with umami, perfectly complemented by the earthy, fresh vegetables.
– **Texture**: Featuring succulent chicken, tender vegetables, and delicately cooked noodles, this delightful dish encompasses all you desire.
– **Time**: Preparation time amounts to 50 minutes.
– **Ease**: The convenience of making this Chicken Chow Mein dish is remarkable. You can even prep the ingredients beforehand for a swift weeknight meal.

## What You’ll Need

### Ingredient Notes:

– **Chicken**: Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into small pieces.
– **Vegetables**: Cabbage, celery, carrot, onion, broccoli, red bell pepper, and garlic are recommended for flavor and texture.
– **Chow mein noodles**: These are akin to yakisoba or low mein noodles, all of which work well in this recipe.
– **Sauce**: This simple sauce comprises soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a hint of sugar, creating a delectable sweet and tangy profile with abundant umami essence.

## Add-ins and Substitutions

– **Add shrimp**: Enhance the dish’s filling nature by incorporating shrimp, either grilled or air-fried.
– **Gluten-free variant**: Replace the noodles with rice noodles and swap soy sauce with tamari sauce for a gluten-free adaptation.
– **Enhance sauce flavor**: While the basic sauce is preferred, you can also experiment with oyster sauce, sesame oil, or mirin for additional taste.
– **Substitute vegetables**: Experiment with bok choy, zucchini, water chestnuts, or bean sprouts for a twist on the traditional recipe.

## How to Make Chicken Chow Mein

### Cooking Instructions:

1. **Cook the chicken**: Heat olive oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Sauté minced garlic, then add cubed chicken and cook thoroughly.
2. **Add the onion**: Include sliced onion and sauté until tender.

**Pro Tip:** Use a sizable wok or skillet to accommodate all ingredients, noting that vegetables shrink during cooking.

3. **Incorporate remaining vegetables**: Mix in carrots, celery, cabbage, bell pepper, and broccoli, stir for around 4 minutes.
4. **Integrate sauce ingredients**: Pour in rice vinegar and soy sauce, sprinkle with sugar.

### Recipe Tips

– **Prep vegetables in advance**: Chop all vegetables ahead of time for convenience when cooking.
– **Adjust salt levels**: Modify soy sauce quantity based on preferred saltiness.
– **Mix in noodles**: Initially compact, noodles will separate after stirring in the hot wok for a few minutes.

FAQs

Serving Suggestions

This Chicken Chow Mein is delightful on its own, but you can also serve it with several side dishes. Here are some ideas to elevate your next dinner:

• Meats: Accompany this dish with Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, Hunan Chicken, Panda Express Mushroom Chicken (copycat), or Mongolian Beef.
• Salad: Pair it with a Chinese Eggplant Salad, Asian Chicken Salad, Kani Salad, or Shredded Carrot Salad.
• Sides: Serve this Chicken Chow Mein with some Fried Spring Rolls (VIDEO), Grilled Bang Bang Shrimp (VIDEO), or Air Fryer Kale Chips.
• Rice: Combine this chow mein with white rice, Wild Brown Rice, Hibachi Fried Rice, or Pork Fried Rice.

Make This Recipe in Advance

Prepare in advance: Chop all your ingredients a few hours ahead or the night before. When ready to cook the chow mein, simply toss everything together.

Storage: Store this Chicken Chow Mein in an airtight container once it has cooled. It can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.

Freezing: Once cooled, transfer the chow mein to a freezer-safe ziplock bag. It will keep well for up to 3 months.

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