Chicken Chow Mein Ultimate Sauce (Print)
Juicy chicken, crisp veggies, and perfect noodles tossed in a vibrant ultimate sauce for easy, flavorful meals.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
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4 cups chow mein noodles
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 cup celery, sliced
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1 cup carrots, julienned
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1 cup bell pepper, sliced
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1 cup bean sprouts
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3 green onions, chopped
→ Aromatics and Sauce
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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2 tablespoons oyster sauce
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1/4 cup chicken broth
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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Salt and pepper to taste
# Steps:
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Cook the chow mein noodles according to the package instructions. Drain well and set aside.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for about 30 seconds until aromatic.
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Add sliced celery, julienned carrots, and sliced bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
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Incorporate the cooked chicken, bean sprouts, and chopped green onions. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring well.
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In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, chicken broth, and sesame oil to form a smooth sauce.
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Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the skillet. Stir thoroughly to coat and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
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Add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss well so all ingredients are evenly coated and heated through. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
# Additional Notes:
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Replace chicken with tofu and use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
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Enhance both nutrition and color by incorporating snow peas or broccoli.