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Quick Chicken Chow Mein Stir-Fry

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This Quick Chicken Chow Mein Stir-Fry is a delightful blend of tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and savory noodles, all cooked in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish brings the flavors of your favorite Asian restaurant right to your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (for marinating)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for marinating)
  • 8 oz chow mein noodles or egg noodles
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned (about 1 cup)
  • 1 whole bell pepper (red or yellow), sliced thin
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 2 whole green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced (or ½ teaspoon ginger powder)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the thinly sliced chicken with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Mix well and let marinate for about 5 minutes.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the chow mein noodles or egg noodles according to package instructions, usually about 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. While the noodles are cooking, prepare the vegetables. Cut the carrots into thin strips, slice the bell pepper, and cut the broccoli into small florets. Separate the green onions into white and green parts. This should take about 10 minutes.
  4. In a large pan or wok, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot (it should shimmer), add the marinated chicken.
  5. Stir-fry the marinated chicken in the hot pan for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
  6. Add the prepared vegetables (carrots, bell pepper, broccoli, and the white parts of the green onions) to the pan and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
  7. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Stir well until combined.
  8. Add the drained noodles and the prepared sauce to the pan. Toss everything together and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the noodles are heated through and the sauce is evenly distributed.
  9. Remove the pan from heat and sprinkle the green parts of the green onions on top. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the noodle stir-fry immediately.

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