Chicken Chow Mein
type: Recipe
headline: Chicken Chow Mein with Cabbage and Supermarket Noodles
description: Cook chicken chow mein with thin chicken, cabbage, carrot, green onion, soy sauce, oyster sauce alternatives, and spaghetti-friendly noodles.
author: Chinese Food at Home
language: en
recipe cuisine: Chinese
recipe category: Main dish
keywords: noodles, chicken, takeout-style, family-friendly
recipe yield: 4 servings
prep time: PT20M
cook time: PT14M
total time: PT34M
recipe ingredient: chicken: 350 g / 12 oz.
recipe ingredient: noodles: 250 g / 9 oz.
recipe ingredient: cabbage: 3 cups sliced.
recipe ingredient: carrot: 1 medium.
recipe ingredient: green onion: 3.
recipe ingredient: soy sauce: 3 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: oyster sauce: 1 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: garlic: 2 cloves.
recipe ingredient: ginger: 1 tsp grated (optional).
recipe ingredient: cornstarch: 1 tsp.
recipe ingredient: neutral oil: 1 tbsp.
recipe instructions: Marinate chicken
  type: HowToStep
  text: Slice chicken thinly and toss with soy sauce, cornstarch, and a little oil while noodles cook.
recipe instructions: Cook noodles
  type: HowToStep
  text: Boil noodles until just tender, then drain well. Rinse only if they are very starchy or sticky.
recipe instructions: Stir-fry chicken and vegetables
  type: HowToStep
  text: Cook chicken until it loses its raw color, then add cabbage, carrot, green onion whites, garlic, and ginger.
recipe instructions: Toss everything
  type: HowToStep
  text: Add noodles, oyster sauce, remaining soy sauce, and a splash of water. Toss until the noodles are evenly coated.
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about: Chicken
about: Noodles
about: Cabbage
mentions: Use dried chow mein noodles, ramen noodles, spaghetti, or linguine depending on availability.
mentions: Green cabbage is usually cheaper and easier to find than napa cabbage.
mentions: Pre-sliced stir-fry chicken can save prep time if it is cut thinly.
mentions: Use turkey, tofu, or shrimp instead of chicken.
mentions: Use coleslaw mix instead of slicing cabbage and carrot.
mentions: Use hoisin plus soy sauce if oyster sauce is unavailable.
mentions: Chicken: Chicken thigh, Chicken breast, Turkey breast. Thin slices cook fast and stay tender with a short cornstarch marinade.
mentions: Noodles: Dried chow mein noodles, Ramen noodles, Spaghetti. Avoid overcooking noodles before they reach the skillet; they continue softening when tossed.
mentions: Cabbage: Green cabbage, Napa cabbage, Bagged coleslaw mix. Cabbage is more reliable than bean sprouts in many Western supermarkets.

faq
type: FAQPage
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language: en
main entity: Can I make chicken chow mein with spaghetti?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Yes. Spaghetti is not traditional, but it works when cooked al dente and tossed with a concentrated sauce.
main entity: What is the difference between chow mein and lo mein?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: In this home-cooking context, chow mein is a drier stir-fried noodle dish, while lo mein is usually softer and more sauce-tossed.
main entity: Can I use coleslaw mix for chow mein?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Yes. Bagged cabbage and carrot mix is a useful shortcut for weeknight chow mein.

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