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Easy Chicken Chow Mein with the Best Homemade Sauce

Tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and noodles tossed in a flavorful homemade chow mein sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein & Noodles
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced
  • 8 oz chow mein noodles or spaghetti
Vegetables
  • 1 cup bell peppers sliced, mix of colors
  • 1 cup cabbage shredded
  • 1 carrot medium, julienned
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger minced
Homemade Sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and toss with a little sesame oil.
  2. Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and chicken broth. Set cornstarch slurry aside.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry chicken until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add garlic and ginger to the same pan, stir-fry 30 seconds. Add vegetables and stir-fry 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.
  5. Return chicken to the pan. Pour in sauce and add cornstarch slurry. Cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. Add cooked noodles and toss gently to combine. Heat through 1–2 minutes.
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, prep all ingredients before cooking. Noodles should be slightly undercooked for stir-frying to prevent mushiness.