One-Pan Chicken Chow Mein

Name: One-Pan Chicken Chow Mein
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 8 oz Chow Mein Noodles (Fresh or dried, cooked according to package directions); 1 lb Chicken Breast (Sliced into thin strips); 1 head Broccoli (Cut into small florets); 2 medium Carrots (Julienned or thinly sliced); 1 small Yellow Onion (Thinly sliced); 3 cloves Garlic (Minced); 3 tbsp Soy Sauce (Low sodium preferred); 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce; 1 tbsp Sesame Oil; 1 tsp Granulated Sugar; 2 tbsp Cooking Oil (Such as vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)

This recipe guides you through making a delicious and easy one-pan chicken chow mein, reminiscent of your favorite takeout. Featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and savory chow mein noodles tossed in a rich, flavorful sauce, it's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. While the noodles are cooked separately, the rest of the magic happens in a single pan for minimal cleanup.

#One-Pan

#Chicken

#Chow Mein

#Stir-fry

#Asian

#Easy Dinner

#Takeout Style

Freshly cooked chicken chow mein in the pan

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

40m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

Asian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

480

Calories

35g

Protein

45g

Carbs

18g

Fat

Close-up of the finished chow mein, steam rising

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Chow mein served in a bowl

Instructions

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Prepare all ingredients: Slice chicken into thin strips, chop broccoli into florets, julienne carrots, thinly slice the onion, and mince the garlic.
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Prepare all ingredients: Slice chicken into thin strips, chop broccoli into florets, julienne carrots, thinly slice the onion, and mince the garlic.
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Prepping all ingredients before you start cooking (mise en place) makes stir-frying much smoother and prevents overcooking.
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In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and granulated sugar to create the chow mein sauce.
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In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and granulated sugar to create the chow mein sauce.
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Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness or saltiness to your preference before adding to the pan.
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Cook the chow mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain well and set aside.
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Cook the chow mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain well and set aside.
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Do not overcook the noodles; they will continue to cook slightly when stir-fried.
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Heat cooking oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
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Heat cooking oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
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Do not overcrowd the pan; cook chicken in batches if necessary to ensure it browns nicely.
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Add the broccoli florets, julienned carrots, and sliced onion to the same pan. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
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Add the broccoli florets, julienned carrots, and sliced onion to the same pan. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
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For more tender vegetables, you can add a splash of water and cover the pan for a minute or two to steam them.
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Add the minced garlic to the pan with the vegetables and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add the minced garlic to the pan with the vegetables and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can turn bitter quickly.
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Return the cooked chicken to the pan. Add the drained chow mein noodles and pour the prepared sauce over everything.
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Return the cooked chicken to the pan. Add the drained chow mein noodles and pour the prepared sauce over everything.
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Ensure the heat is still on medium-high to quickly heat and coat the ingredients.
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Toss all ingredients together thoroughly for 2-3 minutes, until the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce and heated through.
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Toss all ingredients together thoroughly for 2-3 minutes, until the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce and heated through.
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Use tongs or two spatulas to efficiently mix all the ingredients without breaking the noodles too much.
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Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade one-pan chicken chow mein!
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Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade one-pan chicken chow mein!
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Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds or chopped green onions for extra flavor and presentation.