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Chicken Chow Mein with Vegetables

Quick & Simple Meals
This Chicken Chow Mein with Vegetables features tender chicken breast and crisp veggies stir-fried with noodles in a savory-sweet sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a family-friendly, takeout-style meal you can make at home!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 460 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce:

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 Tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • ¼ cup chicken broth or water

For the Stir-Fry:

  • 8 oz chow mein noodles or spaghetti
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger minced
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot julienned
  • 1 cup cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 2 green onions chopped (garnish)
  • Sesame seeds optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Cook noodles per package directions; drain and set aside.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp oil in wok. Cook chicken until browned, about 5–6 min. Remove from wok.
  • Add remaining oil, garlic, and ginger. Cook 30 sec.
  • Add onion, bell pepper, carrot, and cabbage. Cook 3–4 min.
  • Return chicken to wok. Add noodles and bean sprouts. Toss to combine.
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/chicken-chow-mein-2/

Notes

  • Noodle Swap: If chow mein noodles aren’t available, use spaghetti, lo mein, or rice noodles.
  • Veggie Variations: Add snap peas, broccoli florets, or mushrooms in step 4 for extra color and nutrition.
  • Make-Ahead: Prepare the sauce and slice all ingredients up to 1 day ahead; refrigerate separately and stir-fry when ready.