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## Ingredients
– **1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts**, thinly sliced
– **2 tablespoons vegetable oil**
– **2 cups chow mein noodles**, cooked according to package instructions
– **1 bell pepper**, julienned
– **1 medium carrot**, julienned
– **1/2 cup cabbage**, shredded
– **1 onion**, sliced
– **2 cloves garlic**, minced
– **1/4 cup soy sauce**
– **1 tablespoon sesame oil**
– **1 teaspoon sugar**
– **1/2 cup chicken broth**
– Fresh green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
## Directions
### Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients
1. **Slice and Julienne**: Thinly slice 1 pound of chicken breasts, julienne 1 bell pepper and 1 medium carrot, shred 1/2 cup of cabbage, and slice 1 onion.
2. **Mince Garlic**: Mince 2 cloves of garlic.
3. **Cook Noodles**: Cook 2 cups of chow mein noodles according to the package instructions and set them aside.
### Step 2: Stir-Fry the Chicken
1. **Heat Oil**: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
2. **Cook Chicken**: Add the thinly sliced chicken and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
### Step 3: Sauté the Vegetables
1. **Sauté Aromatics**: In the same pan, add a bit more oil if necessary, and sauté the minced garlic and sliced onions until translucent.
2. **Add Veggies**: Add the julienned bell pepper, carrot, and shredded cabbage to the pan. Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
### Step 4: Combine Ingredients
1. **Return Chicken**: Return the cooked chicken to the pan.
2. **Add Noodles**: Add the cooked chow mein noodles to the pan.
### Step 5: Prepare the Sauce
1. **Mix Sauce**: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1/2 cup chicken broth.
2. **Pour Over**: Pour this mixture over the noodles, chicken, and vegetables in the pan.
### Step 6: Final Stir-Fry
1. **Toss Together**: Toss everything together and stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes, making sure the sauce evenly coats all the ingredients.
### Step 7: Garnish and Serve
1. **Garnish**: Serve the chow mein garnished with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
## Cooking Tips and Fun Facts
– **Flavor Boost**: Add a dash of your favorite hot sauce for a spicy kick!
– **Vegetarian Option**: Swap chicken with tofu or more vegetables.
– **Leftover Magic**: This dish tastes great even the next day, making it perfect for meal prep.
## Nutritional Information
– **Prep Time**: 15 minutes
– **Cooking Time**: 15 minutes
– **Total Time**: 30 minutes
– **Calories**: 320 kcal per serving
– **Servings**: 4 servings
Enjoy your homemade Chicken Chow Mein! It’s a delightful and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any meal. Happy cooking!
