30-Minute Chicken Chow Mein

Looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe? Look no further than this 30-minute chicken chow mein by TheCooknShare. It is a stir-fried dish packed with savory flavors. The chicken is tender and the vegetables are crunchy. We love making this recipe at home whenever we are craving Chinese takeout. It’s super simple to prepare and doesn’t require many ingredients.

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There are two styles of cooking chow mein – deep-fried crispy noodles and stir-fried noodles. This stir-fried version is the same as the one served in Panda Express. So, if you love their chow mein, you will surely like this one as well. Everyone in your family will surely love this dish, even the kids. If you have a busy day and want an easy dinner meal that can be cooked in just a few minutes, go for this recipe.

For more Chinese Recipes, check these out: Easy Chinese Chicken Fried Rice Recipe, Chinese Takeout Egg Rolls, Easy Chinese-Style BBQ Pork Recipe

Easy Chicken Chow Mein Ingredients

For the chicken

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced into thin strips)
• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
• pepper to taste

For the stir fry:

• 6 oz of chow mein noodles (cooked)
• 1 small carrot (julienned)
• 2 spring onions (chopped)
• 1 red bell pepper (julienned)
• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
• sesame oil for garnish
• sesame seeds for garnish

How to Make Chicken Chow Mein

Step 1:

Add the sliced chicken to a bowl. Season with pepper and soy sauce. Mix until well-coated. Set aside to marinate.

Step 2:

Fill a pot with water and let it come to a boil. Once boiling, add the chow mein noodles and cook for about 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 3:

Pour oil into a wok over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until it’s browned for about 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 4:

Add the carrots and onions, then stir fry for a couple of minutes over medium-high heat.

Step 5:

Add the red bell peppers and spring onions and fry for a couple of minutes.

Step 6:

Toss the noodles in and season with soy sauce and pepper. Stir fry until heated.

Step 7:

Transfer to a plate and garnish with sesame oil, green onions, and sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy!

30-Minute Chicken Chow Mein