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Thai Chicken Chow Mein Recipe

Emily Carter
A spicy, sweet, and nutty stir-fried noodle dish loaded with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a bold Thai-inspired sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

For the Noodles & Veggies:

  • 8 oz chow mein noodles cooked and drained
  • ½ cup bell peppers sliced
  • ½ cup carrots shredded
  • ½ cup cabbage thinly sliced
  • ½ cup bean sprouts
  • ¼ cup roasted peanuts chopped
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

For the Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the chicken: Toss chicken with soy sauce, fish sauce, cornstarch, and pepper. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
  • Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a wok and stir-fry chicken until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  • Sauté the vegetables: Stir-fry bell peppers, carrots, cabbage, and bean sprouts until just tender.
  • Prepare the sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, sugar, and pepper flakes.
  • Combine everything: Add the chicken and noodles to the wok, then pour in the sauce.
  • Thicken the sauce: Stir in the cornstarch mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  • Finish strong: Sprinkle with roasted peanuts and chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 480
  • Total Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 40g

Vitamin & Mineral Content (Per Serving)

  • Vitamin C: 32%
  • Iron: 18%
  • Calcium: 12%
  • Potassium: 16%
  • Magnesium: 14%

Flavor-Boosting Tips

  • Squeeze fresh lime juice before serving for extra zing.
  • Add Thai basil for a next-level herbaceous kick.
  • Swap peanuts for cashews if you’re feeling fancy.
  • Want more heat? Double the red pepper flakes.
  • Don’t let leftovers sit too long—soggy noodles are a crime.
This dish is proof that homemade beats takeout every single time. Try it once, and you won’t go back!