Sweet and Sour Chicken Chow Mein Recipe
If your taste buds love drama, this sweet and sour chow mein is the perfect dish. Tangy sauce, crispy chicken, and chewy noodles create magic. No bland, lifeless takeout here—this meal delivers real flavor. Sweet pineapple, crunchy peppers, and tender meat make every bite exciting. The sauce clings to the noodles like it knows it’s irresistible. You’ll question why you ever paid for delivery. Quick, easy, and packed with bold taste, this recipe will ruin fast food for you. Ready to cook something better than the sad stuff in plastic containers? Let’s make some real chow mein.
Sweet and Sour Chicken Chow Mein Recipe
Crispy chicken, chewy noodles, and a sweet-sour sauce packed with bold flavors. A satisfying meal that beats takeout every single time.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- For the Noodles & Veggies:
- 8 oz chow mein noodles cooked and drained
- ½ cup red bell peppers thinly sliced
- ½ cup green bell peppers thinly sliced
- ½ cup pineapple chunks
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Coat the chicken: Toss chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a wok, fry chicken until golden, then set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: Stir-fry bell peppers, carrots, and pineapple until slightly softened.
- Make the sauce: Mix ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Combine everything: Return chicken to the wok, add noodles, and pour in the sauce.
- Thicken the sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and let the sauce coat everything.
- Garnish and serve: Top with green onions and dig in immediately.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 450
- Total Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
Vitamin & Mineral Content (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 20%
- Iron: 10%
- Calcium: 7%
- Potassium: 12%
- Magnesium: 9%
Flavor-Boosting Tips
- Add chili flakes for an extra kick.
- Use fresh pineapple for a juicier bite.
- Let the sauce caramelize slightly for a deeper flavor.
- Toss in cashews for added crunch.
- Serve hot because cold chow mein is just wrong.
