Best 9 Easy Chicken Chow Mein Saute Recipes

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Craving a flavorful and easy-to-make dish? Look no further than chicken chow mein saute! This classic Chinese dish is a perfect blend of tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory sauce that comes together in just 30 minutes. With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, it's a go-to recipe for busy weeknights or a satisfying lunch. Let's explore the best recipe for creating this delicious and versatile meal!

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EASY CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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Make and share this Easy Chicken Chow Mein recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lisa1

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package fresh celery (sliced)
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup bean sprouts
1 (4 ounce) can mushroom pieces, drained
1 (7 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 cups cut up cooked chicken
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 (10 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
hot cooked rice
chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • In a large pot, saute celery in oil for apx 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Add bean sprouts (if using), mushrooms, water chestnuts, and chicken.
  • In a large bowl, blend cornstarch with water.
  • When smooth, add chicken broth and soy sauce to bowl.
  • Mix well and pour over meat and vegetables.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring until sauce thickens.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve over hot, cooked rice and chow mein noodles.

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN WITH THE BEST CHOW MEIN SAUCE



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Chicken chow mein is so much better than takeout! It is filled with chicken, veggies, classic chow mein noodles and the best homemade chow mein sauce. You will love this one pan dinner!

Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin

Categories     Easy/Medium

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
3 tbsp oil
12 oz chow mein noodles ((uncooked noodles))
2 cups cabbage
1 large carrot (julienned)
1/2 batch green onions
2 garlic cloves
6 tbsp oyster sauce
3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
3 tbsp light sesame oil ((not toasted))
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp granulated sugar

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, use a whisk to combine oyster sauce, granulated sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, chicken broth and cornstarch. Set aside.
  • Cook your noodles according to package instructions then drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
  • Heat a large wok or pan with olive oil over medium-heat. Cut your chicken breasts into bite-sized strips and cook them in the oil until golden brown. Remove strips and set aside.
  • Add carrots, cabbage and pressed garlic and saute for a few minutes until veggies are slightly softened and the cabbage is a bit translucent.
  • Add chicken and noodles back into the pan. Pour sauce over the top and continue cooking all the ingredients together for another 2 minutes.
  • Garnish your chow mein with chopped green onions and serve the noodles straight from the pan and piping hot!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 914 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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This delicious Chicken Chow Mein is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal that your entire family will love! It's made with fresh veggies, noodles, and sautéed chicken, tossed in a simple chow mein sauce.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced into thin pieces)
1 Tablespoon oil (canola or vegetable)
1 1/2 cups shredded cabbage
2 cups carrots (shredded or julienne sliced)
2 ribs celery (chopped)
4 green onions (sliced with whites and green separated)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 pound refrigerated Yaki-Soba noodles (discard seasoning packet*)
For the sauce:
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 Tablespoon oyster sauce
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Prepare noodles according to package instructions.
  • In a small bowl whisk the sauce ingredients together: soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, ginger, brown sugar and cornstarch.
  • Heat a large pan or wok on high heat. Add oil. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper and stir fry just until cooked through.
  • Add cabbage, carrots, celery and half of the chopped green onion and stir fry for 1-2 minutes or until cabbage has wilted.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the pasta and sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Add remaining green onion on top. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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My grandmother got this recipe from a friend over 30 years ago, and I have made additions to it. It's delicious! Serve over cooked white rice or crisp noodles.

Provided by Ruth A. Dawson

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup butter
½ cup chopped mushrooms
2 cups chopped celery
2 onions, chopped
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 ½ cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can baby corn
½ cup green beans
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
⅓ cup cold water
3 cups cooked, cubed chicken meat

Steps:

  • In a wok or skillet, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Add mushrooms, celery, onions and garlic powder; cook until the onions have wilted. Add chicken broth and baby corn. Continue cooking until celery is cooked but still crisp. Stir in the green beans or bean sprouts and soy sauce.
  • Mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl. Slowly stir into vegetables. Sauce should start to thicken a little. Mix in chicken, and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 275.6 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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When we go out for Chinese food, my husband always orders chicken chow mein. I created this recipe using richer-flavored tamari sauce rather than soy. -Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon cornstarch
2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2/3 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup sliced onion
1/4 cup thinly sliced green pepper
2 tablespoons julienned carrot
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
1 cup cooked brown rice
2 tablespoons chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, salt and ginger until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry the mushrooms, celery, onion, pepper and carrot in oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic; stir-fry 1-2 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; heat through. Serve with rice; sprinkle with chow mein noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 984mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ONE-POT CHICKEN CHOW MEIN RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: soy sauce, ginger, garlic, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, red pepper flakes, pepper, chicken breasts, onion, celery, carrots, cabbage, ramen noodle, chicken broth, scallion

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Dinner

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

⅓ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
pepper, to taste
2 chicken breasts, cubed
½ onion, julienned
3 stalks celery, sliced
4 carrots, julienned
3 cups cabbage, shredded
2 packages ramen noodle, without seasoning packet
1 ½ cups chicken broth
scallion

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix soy sauce, ginger, garlic, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, red pepper flakes, and pepper.
  • Place chicken cubes into a re-sealable plastic bag pour half of the marinade into the bag and save the rest for later.
  • Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
  • Pour the marinated chicken into a large pot and cook over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the pot.
  • Add sesame oil to the bottom of the pot and add the onion, celery, carrots, and cabbage. Sauté until the onions are translucent.
  • Place both of the ramen noodle bricks into the bottom of the pot.
  • Pour in chicken broth over the noodles.
  • Cover the noodles with the vegetables as much as possible. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the noodles are cooked through.
  • Break up the noodles and add back the chicken, and pour in the rest of the marinade from earlier.
  • Garnish with scallions.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 11 grams

EASY CHICKEN CHOW MEIN SAUTE



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This is a great dish to use up leftover chicken, you can also make it using turkey, once you have all the veggies chopped this dish is a really simple dish to throw together --- you may omit the chicken and serve this just as a veggie side dish, top with dry chow mein noodles if desired :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons oil
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cups sliced green cabbage
1 cup canned bean sprouts, well drained
2 stalks celery, diced
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
1 (4 ounce) can a sliced water chestnuts (optional) or 1/2-3/4 cup whole cashews (optional)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce (can use more to taste)
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
2 teaspoons sugar
2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper (or to taste)
salt (optional or to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add in mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, cabbage, bean sprouts and celery; cook stirring with a wooden spoon until browned and the cabbage is softened (about 10-12 minutes) adding in the garlic the last 2 minutes of cooking.
  • Dissolve the cornstarch in water, add to the veggies along with the water chestnuts or cashews, chicken broth, soy sauce, cayenne and sugar; bring to a boil and simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Add in the cooked chicken and black pepper then heat through.
  • Season with salt if desired.

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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Make your favorite Chinese noodle dish at home in 30 minutes with this easy recipe. Skip the takeout, this chicken chow mein is so simple to make from scratch!

Provided by Becky Hardin

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 oz dry chow mein noodles
8 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into thin strips against the grain)
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup sliced cabbage
1/2 cup shredded carrots
3 scallions (sliced)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon minced ginger
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
3 tablespoons low sodium chicken broth or water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
½ tablespoon corn starch
½ tablespoon granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add in the chicken and cook until the surface is white and the center is no longer pink. Remove from the skillet onto a plate. Cover lightly with foil to keep warm.
  • Add the cabbage and carrots to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add in the scallions, garlic, and ginger. Saute for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • While the veggies are cooking, whisk together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, corn starch, and sugar. Set aside.
  • Add the noodles and chicken back into the skillet. Pour over the sauce and cook, stirring, until the sauce has thickened and coats the noodles. Top with extra green onions, if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 1262 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN WITH VEGETABLES



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Chicken chow mein.

Provided by Sebastian Pistrin

Time 1h10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (8.5 ounce) package chow mein noodles
¾ cup chicken stock
4 tablespoons oyster sauce
½ teaspoon white sugar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium head bok choy, chopped
1 medium carrot, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and garlic for marinade in a glass or ceramic bowl. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken. Stir-fry until lightly browned and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate for later.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and cook over medium heat until cooked through but still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Whisk chicken stock, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch together in another bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in the same pan you cooked the chicken in over medium-high heat. Add garlic. Add bok choy and carrot; stir-fry until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the cooked noodles and chicken stock mixture; stir to combine and cook until the sauce has thickened. Add the chicken back to the pan; stir to combine until warm. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 51.8 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 864.1 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

Tips:

  • To make your chow mein extra flavorful, use a variety of vegetables. Some good options include broccoli, carrots, celery, and bell peppers.
  • If you don't have any oyster sauce, you can substitute soy sauce or fish sauce.
  • If you want your chow mein to be extra crispy, cook the noodles in a hot wok or skillet.
  • To make your chow mein more authentic, use Chinese egg noodles. If you can't find them, you can use regular spaghetti noodles.
  • Be sure to cook the chicken and vegetables until they are tender but still have a little bit of crunch.

Conclusion:

Chicken chow mein is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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