How to Make Chow Mein:
- To make the chow mein sauce, mix the oyster sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, chicken broth, and cornstarch together in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Cook noodles according to package instructions, set aside.
- Heat a large wok or pan. Cook the chicken in a pan with a small amount of oil until it turns golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté the cabbage, carrots, and pressed garlic for a few minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften.
- Return the chicken to the pan, then add the cooked noodles and drizzle the sauce over everything. Cook for about two minutes, making sure that all of the delicious sauce is distributed evenly.
- Add chopped green onions and remove from the heat. Serve hot!.
We love recreating popular takeout recipes. Chinese cuisine is all about noodles, so try this easy-to-make and incredibly satisfying Homemade Chow Mein Recipe! These stir-fried noodles will quickly become a regular part of your weeknight meal routine.
The BEST Chow Mein Sauce:
This recipe’s homemade chow mein sauce is so good! Just mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, light sesame oil, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and chicken broth to create the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that truly define chow mein.
Ingredients for Chow Mein:
- Chow Mein Noodles: Egg and wheat are combined to make Chow Mein noodles. They have a great bite to them and are very similar to Italian pasta noodles. Dry chow mein noodles are typically found in the Asian section of grocery stores. However, if you’re lucky, the refrigerator section will have precooked chow mein noodles that you can just toss into your pan.
- vegetables: The ideal vegetables to use in chow mein are carrots, cabbage, green onions, and bean sprouts. But other vegetables like bok choy, celery, broccoli, spinach, kale, or baby corn can easily take their place. Go ahead and use your imagination and whatever you happen to have in your fridge!
- Meats: The best option for slicing into strips that are ready for chow mein is to use high-quality chicken breasts. Feel free to replace the chicken with beef, shrimp, or pork if you’d like. Hot tip: If you’re hosting vegetarians as well, use vegetable broth and reserve some noodles to toss with baked tofu cubes.
