The BEST Chicken Chow Mein You’ll Ever Make at Home

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians; chicken thighs are more budget-friendly.

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Whole grain noodles offer more fiber; rice noodles can be less expensive.

Cook chow mein noodles according to package directions or boil in lightly salted water for 4 minutes.

Drain the noodles and set aside.

Slice 2 chicken breasts thinly.

Heat a little oil in a wok.

Sear the chicken until golden, then pull it out and let it rest.

Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in the same pan until it foams.

Add 5 cloves of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Add sliced onion, bell pepper, shredded carrots, and bok choy, stir-frying for about 2 minutes until crisp.

Slide the chicken back into the pan with the veggies.

Add the cooked noodles to the pan.

Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and hoisin sauce, tossing everything together over high heat until the noodles are glossy.

Sprinkle with scallions and a pinch of chili flakes before serving.

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