How to Make Chow Mein Noodles | Easy Recipe

chow mein noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat noodles add fiber, while spaghetti is more accessible.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin offers a similar sweetness, while soy sauce is more common.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, canola oil is often less expensive.

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu provides protein with fewer calories, egg substitute is budget-friendly.

Wake up and prepare for the day.

Make a pineapple and mango smoothie for breakfast.

Prepare ingredients for chow mein: chop garlic, peel and chop onion, slice carrots into thin strips, and chop cabbage into smaller pieces, removing the core.

Chop green onions into pieces about 2 inches long.

Cut chicken breast against the grain to help tenderize it.

Marinate chicken in a small bowl with soy sauce, sesame oil, and corn starch; set aside for at least 15 minutes.

Prepare chow mein sauce by mixing soy sauce, oyster sauce, black vinegar, sugar, black pepper, and optional chicken seasoning until sugar dissolves.

Cook dried chow mein noodles according to package instructions for about 3-4 minutes; do not overcook.

Drain noodles and set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat; add marinated chicken and stir-fry until fully cooked and no longer pink, about 3-5 minutes; remove chicken and set aside.

Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan; sauté garlic and onion until lightly golden brown.

Add carrots and cabbage; stir-fry for about 2 minutes, keeping vegetables moving to prevent burning.

Add cooked noodles and return the cooked chicken to the pan; add green onions and pour in the chow mein sauce.

Toss everything together over medium-high heat until well combined; taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

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