Chicken Chow Mein with the Best Chow Mein Sauce (Quick Takeout-Style)
Ingredients:
For the Chow Mein:
2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
8 oz chow mein noodles (or thin spaghetti)
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup julienned carrots
3 green onions, sliced
2 tbsp oil (for cooking)
For the Sauce:
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry)
Instructions:
Cook noodles according to package; drain and set aside.
Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
Heat oil in a skillet or wok. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through; remove and set aside.
In the same pan, sauté cabbage, carrots, and green onions for 2–3 minutes.
Add cooked noodles and chicken back to the pan.
Pour in sauce and toss everything together over medium heat until coated and heated through (1–2 minutes).
Tip: Add snap peas or bell peppers for extra crunch!