Chow Mein Chicken Chicken—Dinner for 4

Chow Mein Chicken Chicken is a delightful Chinese dinner dish. It features tender chicken stir-fried with crisp vegetables and soft noodles, all tossed in a savory sauce. This recipe offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it an enjoyable meal for any night of the week.

Meal Type

Dinner

Cuisine

Chinese

Servings

4

Food Stars

Chicken

Health

Variations

Diets

Variations

You Need This Stuff

  • 2 cups chicken, sliced
  • 2 cups chow mein noodles
  • 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 cup carrots, julienned
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Do This With That Stuff

  1. ‘Prepare all your ingredients: slice 2 cups of chicken, slice 1 cup of bell peppers, julienne 1 cup of carrots, chop 1/2 cup of green onions, mince 2 cloves of garlic using the garlic press, and grate 1 tbsp of ginger with the grater
  2. Heat up the large wok over medium heat and add 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  3. Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the wok Stir them around with the wooden spatula for about a minute until they are fragrant
  4. Add the sliced chicken to the wok Use your tongs to spread out the chicken slices so they cook evenly Cook until no longer pink in the center, about 5-7 minutes
  5. Add sliced bell peppers and julienned carrots to the wok Stir everything together with your wooden spatula for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp
  6. In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/2 tsp white pepper powder and 1/4 tsp salt Stir well to mix all ingredients together
  7. Pour this sauce mixture into your wok and stir well with your wooden spatula to coat all ingredients evenly
  8. Add in your chow mein noodles into the wok Use tongs to toss everything together ensuring that noodles are well coated with sauce and mixed evenly with other ingredients
  9. Finally add chopped green onions into your wok and give everything one final stir with your wooden spatula for about a minute until green onions are slightly wilted
  10. Turn off heat Use tongs to transfer Chow Mein Chicken Chicken from wok onto serving dish ready for serving’

Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings

☕ Bitter
  • ‘Add 1 tbsp of bitter melon juice
  • Increase the green onions to 1 cup
  • Add 1/2 tsp of mustard seeds
  • Add 1/4 cup of radicchio, chopped’
🧂 Salty
  • Increase soy sauce to 4 tbsp
  • Add 1 tsp of fish sauce
  • Increase salt to 1/2 tsp
  • Add 1 tbsp of hoisin sauce
  • Add 1/2 cup of chopped salted peanuts
🍋 Sour
  • ‘Add 2 tbsp of rice vinegar
  • Add 1/2 cup of sliced pickled ginger
  • Replace soy sauce with 3 tbsp of tamari sauce
  • Add juice of 1 lime at the end of cooking’
🌶️ Spicy
  • ‘Add 2 tsp of Szechuan peppercorns, crushed
  • Add 1 tbsp of red chili flakes
  • Increase the ginger to 2 tbsp, grated
  • Add 1 tsp of hot chili oil to the sauce mixture
  • Replace white pepper powder with 1 tsp of black pepper powder’
🍬 Sweet
  • ‘Add 2 tbsp honey
  • Increase carrots to 1.5 cups
  • Add 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
  • Replace white pepper powder with 1/4 tsp black pepper powder
  • Add 1/2 cup sweet peas’
🍄 Umami
  • Increase the soy sauce to 4 tbsp
  • Add 2 tbsp of fish sauce
  • Increase the oyster sauce to 2 tbsp
  • Add 1 tsp of MSG (monosodium glutamate)
  • Add 1/2 cup of shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • Replace the vegetable oil with 2 tbsp of sesame oil for cooking
🍸 Alcoholic
  • ‘Sauvignon Blanc: Its crisp acidity and citrus notes will complement the savory flavors of the dish
  • Tsingtao Beer: This Chinese lager’s lightness and slight sweetness will balance the rich flavors of the Chow Mein Chicken Chicken
  • Plum Wine: The sweet and sour profile of this wine pairs well with the tangy sauces used in the recipe’
🥤 Non Alcoholic
  • ‘Green Tea: The bitterness of the tea balances out the savory flavors of the dish
  • Lemonade: The acidity and sweetness of lemonade complement the saltiness and umami flavors in the dish
  • Chilled Jasmine Tea: The floral notes of this tea pair well with the aromatic ingredients like ginger and garlic in the dish’
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.

🥓 Keto
  • Remove 2 cups chow mein noodles
  • Replace 3 tbsp soy sauce with 3 tbsp coconut aminos
  • Replace 1 tbsp oyster sauce with 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • Increase 2 cups chicken to 3 cups chicken
  • Add 1 cup of zucchini, julienned
  • Add 1 cup of broccoli florets
🍆 Mediterranean
  • ‘Remove chow mein noodles
  • Add 2 cups of orzo pasta
  • Remove soy sauce
  • Add 3 tbsp of olive oil
  • Remove oyster sauce
  • Add 1 tbsp of lemon juice
  • Remove sesame oil
  • Add 1 tsp of dried oregano
  • Replace vegetable oil with olive oil
  • Replace white pepper powder with black pepper powder
  • Add 1 cup of chopped tomatoes
  • Add 1/2 cup of sliced black olives
  • Add 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese’
🥑 Paleo
  • ‘Remove chow mein noodles
  • Replace vegetable oil with 2 tbsp of coconut oil
  • Replace soy sauce with 3 tbsp of coconut aminos
  • Remove oyster sauce
  • Replace sesame oil with 1 tsp of extra virgin olive oil’
🐟 Pescatarian
  • ‘Replace 2 cups chicken with 2 cups of firm tofu
  • Replace 1 tbsp oyster sauce with 1 tbsp of mushroom sauce’
🌱 Vegan
  • ‘Remove 2 cups chicken
  • Add 2 cups firm tofu, cubed
  • Remove 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • Add 1 tbsp vegan oyster sauce (made from mushrooms)’
🥦 Vegetarian
  • ‘Remove 2 cups chicken
  • Add 2 cups firm tofu, cubed
  • Remove 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • Add 1 tbsp hoisin sauce’
🥩 Whole30
  • ‘Remove chow mein noodles
  • Replace soy sauce with 3 tbsp coconut aminos
  • Remove oyster sauce
  • Replace vegetable oil with 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Replace sesame oil with 1 tsp avocado oil’
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.

🧠 Brain Health
  • ‘Replace vegetable oil with 2 tbsp of olive oil
  • Add 1 cup of chopped spinach
  • Replace white pepper powder with 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder
  • Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
  • Replace chow mein noodles with 2 cups of whole grain noodles
  • Increase garlic to 4 cloves, minced’
🌾 Celiac Disease
  • Replace 2 cups chow mein noodles with 2 cups gluten-free noodles
  • Replace 3 tbsp soy sauce with 3 tbsp gluten-free tamari sauce
  • Replace 1 tbsp oyster sauce with 1 tbsp gluten-free oyster sauce
💩 Crohns Disease
  • Remove chow mein noodles
  • Replace with 2 cups of gluten-free rice noodles
  • Decrease vegetable oil to 1 tbsp
  • Remove garlic
  • Remove green onions
  • Replace soy sauce with 3 tbsp tamari sauce (gluten-free)
  • Remove oyster sauce
  • Increase chicken to 3 cups for added protein
  • Add 1 cup of zucchini, sliced for more fiber but less irritating than bell peppers
🩸 Diabetes
  • ‘Replace chow mein noodles with 2 cups of whole wheat noodles
  • Replace 3 tbsp soy sauce with 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • Remove 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • Replace 2 tbsp vegetable oil with 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Increase bell peppers to 2 cups
  • Increase carrots to 2 cups’
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
  • ‘Replace 2 cups chow mein noodles with 2 cups gluten-free noodles
  • Replace 3 tbsp soy sauce with 3 tbsp gluten-free tamari sauce
  • Replace 1 tbsp oyster sauce with 1 tbsp gluten-free oyster sauce’
🫀 Heart Disease
  • ‘Replace the chicken with 2 cups of tofu
  • Replace the vegetable oil with 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Decrease the soy sauce to 1 tbsp
  • Remove the oyster sauce
  • Increase the bell peppers to 2 cups
  • Increase the carrots to 2 cups
  • Add 1 cup of broccoli florets, chopped
  • Add 1 cup of bok choy, chopped’
❤️ Heart Health
  • ‘Replace chicken with 2 cups of skinless chicken breast
  • Replace vegetable oil with 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Decrease soy sauce to 1 tbsp
  • Remove oyster sauce
  • Increase bell peppers to 2 cups
  • Increase carrots to 2 cups
  • Add 1 cup of broccoli, chopped
  • Replace chow mein noodles with 2 cups of whole grain noodles
  • Replace white pepper powder with 1/2 tsp of black pepper’
🧂 High Blood Pressure
  • Remove the salt
  • Replace soy sauce with low-sodium soy sauce
  • Replace oyster sauce with low-sodium teriyaki sauce
  • Increase bell peppers to 2 cups for added nutrients
  • Increase carrots to 1.5 cups for added nutrients
  • Add 1 cup of bok choy for additional fiber and potassium
🍔 High Cholesterol
  • ‘Replace 2 cups chicken with 2 cups tofu, cubed
  • Replace 2 tbsp vegetable oil with 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Remove 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • Increase bell peppers to 2 cups
  • Increase carrots to 2 cups
  • Add 1 cup of sliced zucchini
  • Add 1 cup of sliced mushrooms’
🦠 Immune System
  • ‘Replace vegetable oil with 2 tbsp of olive oil
  • Add 1 cup of chopped broccoli
  • Add 1 cup of sliced mushrooms
  • Replace white pepper powder with 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder
  • Increase garlic to 4 cloves, minced
  • Increase ginger to 2 tbsp, grated
  • Add 1 tsp of ground flaxseeds’
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • ‘Replace chow mein noodles with rice noodles
  • Replace vegetable oil with extra virgin olive oil
  • Decrease garlic to 1 clove
  • Remove ginger
  • Replace soy sauce with low-sodium soy sauce
  • Remove oyster sauce
  • Increase carrots to 2 cups
  • Decrease bell peppers to 1/2 cup’
💧 Kidney Disease
  • ‘Remove soy sauce
  • Remove oyster sauce
  • Decrease the salt to 1/8 tsp
  • Increase the ginger to 2 tbsp
  • Replace vegetable oil with olive oil
  • Add 1 cup of zucchini, sliced’
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
  • No changes needed. The recipe is already lactose intolerance friendly.
🍺 Liver Disease
  • ‘Replace chicken with 2 cups tofu, cubed
  • Decrease vegetable oil to 1 tbsp
  • Replace soy sauce with 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • Remove oyster sauce
  • Replace sesame oil with 1 tsp olive oil
  • Decrease white pepper powder to 1/4 tsp
  • Remove salt’
🤰 Pregnancy
  • ‘Replace soy sauce with 2 tbsp of low-sodium soy sauce
  • Replace oyster sauce with 1 tbsp of hoisin sauce
  • Decrease the salt to 1/8 tsp
  • Increase carrots to 1.5 cups
  • Increase bell peppers to 1.5 cups’

Beti’s Reflections

 On a bustling trip to the heart of Beijing, I stumbled upon a delightful dish that had me chirping with joy – the Chow Mein Chicken Chicken. The aroma wafting from the local food stalls was irresistible, and I knew I had to bring this authentic Chinese Chow Mein recipe back home to share with you all.

Today, we’re diving into the world of Chinese cuisine recipes with our Chow Mein Chicken Recipe that serves four. This dish is not suitable for those following vegan or gluten-free diets due to its chicken and noodle content. However, it’s an excellent dinner idea with chicken for those who enjoy a hearty meal.

Our homemade chow mein calls for 2 cups of sliced chicken, adding a tender bite to every mouthful. We also use 2 cups of soft chow mein noodles, which are the star in any easy Chinese noodles recipe. The crispness of bell peppers and carrots adds a delightful crunch, while green onions lend a fresh burst of flavor. Garlic and ginger are essential in any authentic Chinese recipes as they provide an aromatic base. The sauces – soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil – create a savory blend that coats every ingredient beautifully. Lastly, white pepper powder and salt enhance all these flavors without overpowering them.

To make this homemade chicken chow mein, start by preparing your ingredients as detailed above – slicing, julienning, chopping…the works! Heat up your wok (a staple in cooking Chinese food at home) and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant before adding your chicken slices for an even cook. Stir in your vegetables until they reach that perfect tender-crisp state we love in any chicken and vegetable stir fry! Mix your sauces together before pouring them into the wok – this ensures an even distribution of flavors throughout your dish. Add in your noodles next; tossing them well ensures they soak up all that delicious sauce! Finish off by stirring in green onions for that final touch of freshness.

And there you have it! Your very own homemade Chow Mein Chicken Chicken ready to be devoured! This easy Chinese Chow Mein recipe is sure to become a family favorite at dinner time. It’s proof that tasty Asian noodle dishes can be made right at home without needing takeout! So go ahead and try out this best chicken chow mein recipe tonight – it’s time to stir things up!

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