How to Make Chow Mein(Chinese)
date:18 February 2023
Chicken Chow Mein (CHINESE)
Chicken Chow Mein (CHINESE)
Make the best tasting chicken chow mein that is even better than Chinese restaurant takeout using fresh ingredients and a rich sauce! This one pan dinner is loaded with tender juicy chicken, crunch colorful veggies, and springy noodles and brought together with an extra fragrant brown sauce.

Chicken chow mein is probably one of the best weeknight dinner recipes. Because:
It’s a one-pot meal that includes protein, vegetables and carbs.
Once you understand the workflow, it’s quite easy to put together.
It uses up your leftover vegetables to create a delicious and nutritious meal.
Along with other takeout style dishes such as Beef Chow Fun, Seafood Chow Mein, Vegetable Lo Mein, and Soy Sauce Pan Fried Noodles, you should definitely put Chicken chow mein on your dinner rotation. Because once you gather the basic pantry ingredients, you can cook Chinese dishes that taste even better than takeout.

Ingredients for chicken chow mein
What type of noodles to use
To get the best tasting chicken chow mein, you should always use chow mein noodles. The noodles are thin and have a yellow color. The main ingredients are wheat flour and eggs.
If you live close to an Asian market, the best chow mein noodles are the fresh type. They are usually labeled as chow mein noodles or chow mein pan fried noodles. You can find them in either the refrigerated or freezer section.
If the fresh type is not available, you can use dried chow mein noodles as well. Many regular grocery stores carry them these days (usually in the “ethnic” aisle). And you can even find them on Amazon.
Other great alternatives include Japanese noodles for yakisoba or spaghetti. Both will yield a different texture for the final product but will be tasty nonetheless.

Sauce ingredients
The key sauce ingredients of chicken chow mein include Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, and a good soy sauce. Check out my essential pantry guide to read more about the ingredients.
Vegetables and the alternative
I used cabbage, carrot and pepper in my chicken chow mein, just like how it is usually served in a Chinese restaurant.
QUICK TIP: You can use 5 cups of pre-cut coleslaw blend to replace the cabbage and carrot. It will save you some prep time!
Some other delicious vegetables for chicken chow mein include:
Bean sprouts (add them at the end)
Napa cabbage
Baby bok choy
Chinese broccoli
Snow peas
Mise en place
It’s very important to have all the ingredients prepped right before the stir fry. Your countertop should have:
Mixed sauce
Marinated chicken
Sliced cabbage and carrot
Minced ginger and garlic
Chopped pepper and green onion
Chow mein noodles, cooked to al dente and drained
I like to group the ingredients together if I plan to add them at the same time during the stir fry, to make the process and the cleanup easier.
How to Make Chow Mein:
In a small mixing bowl, combine ingredients for chow mein sauce: oyster sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, chicken broth, and cornstarch. Set aside.
Cook noodles according to package instructions, set aside.
Heat a large wok or pan. Add a bit of oil to the pan and cook chicken until it’s golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
Add carrots, cabbage and pressed garlic and saute for a few minutes until veggies are slightly softened.
Add chicken back to the pan, followed by cooked noodles and pour the sauce right on top. Cook for about 2 minutes, distributing all that saucy goodness around evenly.
Add chopped green onions and remove from the heat. Serve hot!
Chicken Chow Mein
Chow mein is a traditional Chinese dish made with egg noodles and stir-fried veggies. We love adding a protein and our favorite is chicken, but you can try different meat or tofu. This dish is pan-fried so the noodles get a nice crisp to them and then tossed in a yummy sauce. Chow mein is perfect for those nights when you don’t want to dirty too many pans or make a big mess of the kitchen.
Chow mein gets its signature flavor from the thick, dark homemade sauce the noodles are tossed with. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and salty and makes putting down your chopsticks absolutely impossible.

Ingredients for Chow Mein:
Chow Mein Noodles: Chow mein noodles are made with wheat and egg. They are very similar to Italian pasta noodles and have a wonderful bite to them. Most grocery stores carry dry chow mein noodles in the Asian aisle. But, if you are lucky, you will find pre-cooked chow mein noodles in the refrigerated section that can be thrown straight into your
Final thoughts
Once you try cooking your own chicken chow mein at home, you won’t want to order takeout again because the homemade one tastes so much better! And you don’t even need a wok. Just a simple nonstick skillet will work wonders as long as you get the basic ingredients and follow this recipe.
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