Garlic Chicken Chow Mein Recipe
A bold, garlicky noodle dish packed with tender chicken, crispy vegetables, and a rich, savory sauce. Takeout has nothing on this!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Noodles & Veggies:
- 8 oz chow mein noodles cooked and drained
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- ½ cup carrots julienned
- ½ cup bell peppers thinly sliced
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 6 cloves garlic minced, because we don’t mess around
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
Instructions
- Marinate 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, stir-fry the chicken until golden, then set aside.
- Stir-fry the veggies: Add oil, then sauté cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers until slightly softened.
- Prepare the sauce: Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and ginger.
- Combine everything: Return chicken to the wok, add noodles, and pour in the sauce.
- Thicken it up: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and toss everything together.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with green onions and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 410
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
Vitamin & Mineral Content (Per Serving)
- Iron: 15%
- Vitamin C: 20%
- Calcium: 8%
- Potassium: 12%
- Magnesium: 10%
Flavor-Boosting Tips
- Roast the garlic first for a deeper, caramelized flavor.
- Add a splash of rice vinegar for extra zing.
- Want heat? Throw in some red pepper flakes.
- Top with toasted sesame seeds for extra crunch.
- Serve with a breath mint, unless you enjoy terrifying people.