Authentic Chicken Chow Mein at Home

Ingredients:

For the Chow Mein Sauce:

1. 3 tablespoons soy sauce
2. 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
3. 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
4. 1 tablespoon sesame oil
5. 1 tablespoon cornstarch
6. 1 teaspoon sugar
7. 1/2 cup chicken broth

For the Chicken Marinade: 8. 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced

1. 1 tablespoon soy sauce
2. 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
3. 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the Chow Mein: 12. 8 oz (225g) chow mein noodles

1. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2. 3 cloves garlic, minced
3. 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
4. 1 cup sliced mushrooms
5. 1 cup sliced bell peppers (assorted colors)
6. 1 cup shredded cabbage
7. 1 cup bean sprouts
8. 4 green onions, sliced

Steps:

Step 1: Prepare the Chow Mein Sauce In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, and chicken broth. Set aside.

Step 2: Marinate the Chicken In another bowl, combine sliced chicken with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Allow it to marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Step 3: Cook the Chow Mein Noodles Cook chow mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 4: Stir-Fry Chicken In a wok or large pan, heat vegetable oil over high heat. Stir-fry the marinated chicken until cooked through. Remove from the wok and set aside.

Step 5: Sauté Vegetables In the same wok, add a bit more oil if needed. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add mushrooms, bell peppers, and cabbage. Stir-fry until vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 6: Combine and Toss Add the cooked chicken back to the wok along with bean sprouts and green onions. Pour in the prepared chow mein sauce. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.

Step 7: Add Noodles Add the cooked chow mein noodles to the wok. Toss to coat the noodles in the flavorful sauce and evenly distribute the ingredients.

Step 8: Serve and Enjoy! Plate your Homemade Authentic Chicken Chow Mein and savor the delicious blend of flavors and textures. Garnish with additional green onions if desired.

Immerse yourself in the authentic taste of Chicken Chow Mein made in the comfort of your kitchen, and enjoy the satisfaction of creating a Chinese restaurant favorite at home.