Cantonese Chicken Chow Mein Stir Fry
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 6 minutes
Yields: not applicable
Get ready to slurp up a plate of savory goodness with this mouth-watering Cantonese Chicken Chow Mein recipe!
Imagine a dish that’s a perfect harmony of tender chicken, crunchy veggies, and springy noodles, all tossed in a light and flavorful Asian sauce. Sounds like a dream come true, right?

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of water, 1 teaspoon of rice wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and a pinch of ground black pepper to create a silky smooth marinade. Add in 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half, thinly sliced, and let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
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Heat 3 tablespoons of canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the chow mein noodles until they’re golden brown and crispy, about 1 minute. Transfer the noodles to a platter and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of canola oil, and cook the marinated chicken over high heat until it’s no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
Add the seasoning mixture, 1 stalk of celery thinly sliced on the diagonal, 1 carrot cut into matchstick-size pieces, 1/4 cup of bean sprouts, 1/4 cup of thinly sliced onion, and 1 green onion thinly sliced to the skillet. Cook and stir until the sauce thickens, about 30 seconds.
Pour the chicken mixture over the noodles, and get ready to devour this delicious Cantonese Chicken Chow Mein!

So, what are you waiting for? Dive into the world of Cantonese cuisine and indulge in this mouth-watering dish that’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- pinch of ground black pepper
- 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- chow mein noodles
- 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced on the diagonal
- 1 carrot, cut into matchstick-size pieces
- 1/4 cup bean sprouts
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of water, 1 teaspoon of rice wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and a pinch of ground black pepper to create a silky smooth marinade. Add in 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half, thinly sliced, and let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
- 2. In another bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of chicken broth, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 2 teaspoons of oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon of rice wine vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of white sugar to create a rich and savory seasoning mixture.
- 3. Heat 3 tablespoons of canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the chow mein noodles until they’re golden brown and crispy, about 1 minute. Transfer the noodles to a platter and set aside.
- 4. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of canola oil, and cook the marinated chicken over high heat until it’s no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
- 5. Add the seasoning mixture, 1 stalk of celery thinly sliced on the diagonal, 1 carrot cut into matchstick-size pieces, 1/4 cup of bean sprouts, 1/4 cup of thinly sliced onion, and 1 green onion thinly sliced to the skillet. Cook and stir until the sauce thickens, about 30 seconds.
- 6. Pour the chicken mixture over the noodles, and serve.
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