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Have you ever done an internet search for a chow mein recipe? It will result in hundreds of variations. I had no idea there were so man ways to make it. I just knew that I always ordered it when I would go to my favorite Chinese food restaurant in California. This post contains affiliate links.

A quick and easy chicken chow mein recipe that the entire family will love. Simple ingredients packed with flavor. This chicken chow mien reheats well and makes great leftovers! 

When we moved to Ohio I ordered “chow mein” at a Chinese take-out restaurant and received something completely different. The texture was so off that I couldn’t even eat it. Maybe it was just that specific restaurant? I have no idea.  If I wanted what was considered “chow mein” in California, I needed to order “lo mein” in Ohio. Once I figured that out I was okay. My kids also love this chow mein recipe and these great kids training chopsticks make it way more fun to eat.
I’ve shared my egg roll and steak stir-fry recipes on here before. Now I’m sharing my chow mein recipe. It is quick and easy to make, especially since I use coleslaw mix, like I do in the egg rolls, instead of cutting up veggies.
No need to order out when you have this easy Chicken Chow Mein recipe at your fingertips. Some restaurants call it Lo Mein. A great beginner Chinese recipe and with this secret you don't even have to cut up all the vegetables.


Chicken Chow Mein Recipe

Ingredients:
  • 1 14-oz. package coleslaw mix
  • 1 handful bean sprouts
  • 4T vegetable oil
  • 1 T. chicken base
  • 3T. soy sauce
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
  • 1/2 c. green onions
  • 2 7oz. packages Stir Fry Noodles or Chow Mein noodles (both found in the refrigerated produce section)

Here’s how to make this yummy chicken chow mein recipe:

No need to order out when you have this easy Chicken Chow Mein recipe at your fingertips. Some restaurants call it Lo Mein. A great beginner Chinese recipe and with this secret you don't even have to cut up all the vegetables.
Heat a large skillet on HIGH HEAT. Add 2 T. oil. Once the oil is heated, add chicken strips in a single layer. Reduce heat to MED-HIGH. Let cook for 1-2 minutes without stirring to allow it to brown. Flip chicken strips over and cook for another minute or until golden on both sides.
No need to order out when you have this easy Chicken Chow Mein recipe at your fingertips. Some restaurants call it Lo Mein. A great beginner Chinese recipe and with this secret you don't even have to cut up all the vegetables.
Add 1 T. soy sauce. Stir. Remove chicken from heat and set aside on a plate.
In a glass measuring cup, mix 2T soy sauce, 1T chicken base, and 1/2 c. hot water.
No need to order out when you have this easy Chicken Chow Mein recipe at your fingertips. Some restaurants call it Lo Mein. A great beginner Chinese recipe and with this secret you don't even have to cut up all the vegetables.
Add 1 T. oil to the skillet and heat on MED-HIGH. Add coleslaw mix and sprouts. Fry for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
No need to order out when you have this easy Chicken Chow Mein recipe at your fingertips. Some restaurants call it Lo Mein. A great beginner Chinese recipe and with this secret you don't even have to cut up all the vegetables.
Add your soy sauce/water/chicken base mixture and cook for 1 minute. Remove veggies from heat and set aside in a bowl.
No need to order out when you have this easy Chicken Chow Mein recipe at your fingertips. Some restaurants call it Lo Mein. A great beginner Chinese recipe and with this secret you don't even have to cut up all the vegetables.
Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet over MED-HIGH heat and heat your noodles for a minute or so. The ones I use need to be microwaved for 30 seconds or so to loosen up. Just read the back of your package to see how to use them. The refrigerated ones are so much better than the dried ones. There is no need to boil or cook these.
No need to order out when you have this easy Chicken Chow Mein recipe at your fingertips. Some restaurants call it Lo Mein. A great beginner Chinese recipe and with this secret you don't even have to cut up all the vegetables.
Turn your heat to HIGH and add veggie and sauce mixture back into the pan along with 1/4 c. green onions.
No need to order out when you have this easy Chicken Chow Mein recipe at your fingertips. Some restaurants call it Lo Mein. A great beginner Chinese recipe and with this secret you don't even have to cut up all the vegetables.
Add chicken and stir your chicken chow mein.
No need to order out when you have this easy Chicken Chow Mein recipe at your fingertips. Some restaurants call it Lo Mein. A great beginner Chinese recipe and with this secret you don't even have to cut up all the vegetables.
Top each plate with remaining green onions
This Chicken Chow Mein recipe reheats well and makes leftovers.
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Comments

  2. carol cox says

    September 9, 2013 at 8:18 pm

    this sounds delicious… and you CAN use ramen noodles…maybe peas? i make something similar with left over chicken, rice and veggies… good too. i will try it with noodles.

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  3. Ella says

    May 13, 2015 at 12:38 pm

    Making tonight. No seasoning? While I know soy sauce can be salty, I’ve got to add ginger and garlic. Glad to be introduced to these noodles, though.

    Reply

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