Go Back
Extreme macro close-up of glossy stir-fry sauce coating thin noodles and shredded chicken. (Chicken Chow Mein Recipe)

Chicken Chow Mein Recipe with Glossy Noodles and Savory Sauce

This Chicken Chow Mein Recipe features long, thin noodles with charred edges, fibrous shredded chicken, and a glossy savory sauce. Perfectly styled for a restaurant-quality experience at home in just 30 minutes.
Print Recipe Pin for Later
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz Chow Mein Noodles 340g, thin egg noodles
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast 450g, poached and shredded
  • 1 cup Yellow Onion 150g, translucent slivers
  • 3 stalks Green Scallions 30g, bright green circles
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce 45ml
  • 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce 15ml

Equipment

  • 1 Wok or Large Skillet High heat is essential.
  • 1 Wooden Chopsticks For tossing and serving.

Method
 

Stir-Fry Process
  1. Poach and shred chicken breast into fibrous piles.
  2. Cook noodles until al dente, drain, and toss with a little oil.
  3. Heat oil in a wok on high. Sauté onions, then add noodles and let them char for 45 seconds.
  4. Add chicken, scallions, and sauce. Toss until glossy and well-coated.

Notes

Ensure the wok is smoking hot before adding noodles for the best char.
Use fibrous shredded chicken for better sauce absorption.