Best 8 Quick And Easy Chicken Chow Mein Recipes

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Chicken chow mein is a popular dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a quick and easy meal to prepare, making it a great option for busy weeknights. This article will provide you with a detailed guide on how to make the best chicken chow mein at home. The recipe is simple to follow and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.

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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.

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.

A DELICIOUS CHICKEN CHOW MEIN RECIPE



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Provided by Sultana Parvin

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cup chow mein noodles, boiled
½ cup chicken breast piece
½ cup cauliflower florets
¼ cup broccoli florets
¼ cup mushroom
2 tablespoon tomato sauce
1 tablespoon garlic slice
2 tablespoon barbeque sauce
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1 tablespoon white sesame

Steps:

  • Boil chow mein until tender but not overcooked. Wash it with cold water and mix oil to the boiled chow mein. For mixing oil it will help not to stick with each other. Keep the boiled chow mein aside.
  • Cut chicken breast into 2×2 inch sizes. Separate cauliflower and broccoli florets. Boil cauliflower and broccoli florets with salt until fork tender.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Put garlic slice to the olive and fry until the aroma comes out. Add chicken pieces to the heated oil. Fry the chicken fillets and then sauté the mushroom till they turn translucent. Add salt to taste.
  • Add cauliflower and broccoli florets to the chicken fry. Then add tomato sauce, barbeque sauce, and soy sauce one by one.
  • Add boiled chow mein to the chicken and vegetable mixture. Coat with them. Sprinkle chili flakes into the chicken chow mein and mix with them. Check salt and if needed add to taste.
  • Turn off the burner. Transfer the chow mein to a serving dish and sprinkle white sesame over the healthy chicken chow mein.
  • Enjoy the recipe with your family and friends.

QUICK CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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This speedy, kid-friendly supper is a great way of cramming a good variety of vegetables into one meal

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 garlic cloves, crushed
good chunk fresh root ginger, grated
1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp tomato purée
2 chicken breasts, cut into chunky strips
3 blocks dried egg noodles
½ a head broccoli, broken into florets
3 carrots, cut into thin sticks
1 tbsp vegetable oil
300g pack beansprout
3 spring onions, halved and sliced into long strips
1 tbsp oyster sauce

Steps:

  • Mix together the garlic, ginger, chilli, soy sauce and tomato purée, then add the chicken and leave it to marinate while you prep the rest of the ingredients.
  • Boil a large pan of water, add the noodles, broccoli and carrots, then cook for 4 mins before draining.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a wok, tip in the chicken and its marinade, then stir-fry for 4-5 mins until cooked. Toss in the noodles, vegetables, beansprouts and spring onion to warm through, then mix the oyster sauce with 2 tbsp water and stir this in just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 80 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 1.98 milligram of sodium

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

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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

Provided by Shelli

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons chopped onions
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup diced celery
2 cups vegetables, of your choice (oriental, carrots, water chestnuts, ect)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
chow mein noodles or rice

Steps:

  • Brown onions in butter.
  • Add chicken, celery and other veggies.
  • Mix chicken broth, soy sauce and sugar and pour into pan with chicken and veggies.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Thicken with the 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with just a little bit of water.
  • Serve over chow mein noodles or rice.

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

Summary

1.
Preparing the Noodles
- Use fresh or refrigerated egg noodles for the best texture. - Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, and rinse them in cold water to stop the cooking process. - Toss the noodles with sesame oil to prevent them from sticking together. 2.
Preparing the Vegetables
- Use a variety of fresh, crisp, and brightly-colored crunchyvegetables for the best visual appeal and taste. - Chop the chicken into thin strips against the its natural direction. - Slice the bamboo shoots thinly and soak them in water for 30 minutes. - Julienne the carrots, Chinese cabbage, red and green peppers thinly. - Mince the ginger and chop the green onions finely. 3.
Preparing the Sauce
- Combine the ingredients such as water, chicken or vegetarian stock, oyster and hoixin sauces, sugar, light and dark soya sauces, and salt in a bowl. - Add sesame oil, Chinese rice wine or dry sherry. - Add some cornstarch and water mixture to thicken the sauces. 4.
Cooking the Chow Mein
- Preheat your wok or large skillet with some oil. - Sear the chicken pieces until golden brown and remove them from the wok. - Add the ginger and cook until fragrant. - Add the bamboo shoots, carrots, Chinese cabbage, red and green peppers and cook until softened. - Add the noodles and toss to coat with the veggies and chicken. - Pour in the prepared sauces and toss to coat everything evenly. - Return the chicken to the pan and mix well. - Garnish with green onions. 5.
Serving
- Serve the chicken chow immediately, while hot. - You can garnish it with some extra green onions, sesame seeds, or crushed chili peppers for an extra kick.

Conclusion

Chicken chow is a classic Chinese dish that is enjoyed by everyone. It is a versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. With a variety of ingredients and a few simple steps, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a quick and easy dinner.

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