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Homemade Chicken Chow Mein

Homemade chicken chow mein is easier to make than you might think and is just as delicious and flavorful as take-out. Make a giant batch because the leftovers are just as good the next day!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword chow mein, lo mein
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 376kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. chicken thighs cut into bite-sized slices
  • 4-6 Tbsp. oil divided
  • 2 14 oz. packages Stir Fry Noodles heat and serve noodles
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 16 oz. bag coleslaw mix veggies
  • 1 cup bean sprouts

Sauce

  • 3/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 8 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. ginger minced
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet on HIGH HEAT. Add 2 T. oil. Once the oil is heated, add chicken in a single layer.
    Reduce heat to MED-HIGH. Let cook for 1-2 minutes without stirring to allow it to brown. Flip chicken pieces over and cook for another minute or until golden on both sides. Set chicken to the side on a separate platter.
  • Add 1 T. oil to the skillet and heat on MED-HIGH. Cook onion for 1-2 minutes then add coleslaw mix and sprouts. Fry for 1 minute, stirring. Set veggies aside on a separate platter.
  • Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet over MED-HIGH heat and heat your noodles for a minute or so. There is no need to boil or cook these before adding them to the pan.
  • Once the noodles are hot, add the chicken and veggies back to the pan, pour your sauce over and toss to coat. Cook and toss for 1-2 minutes. Garnish with green onions.

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Nutrition

Calories: 376kcal