Healthy Chicken Chow Mein

5 from 1 vote

This Healthy Chicken Chow Mein recipe is a classic quick and easy Chinese-inspired dish that you can feel good about feeding your family!

Course Dinner

Cuisine Chinese

Keyword chicken chow mein, chicken stir fry, healthy chicken chow mein

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 20

Total Time 22

Servings people

Calories 344kcal

Author Blair Lonergan

8 ounces angel hair pasta (I used wholegrain pasta, but you can substitute with any noodles that you prefer)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons chicken broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic (I use a jar of pre-minced fresh garlic for a shortcut)
½ lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
2 cups finely shredded cabbage (I used bagged coleslaw mix for a shortcut)
1 (14 ounce) package (about 4 cups) frozen stir-fry vegetables, slightly thawed
1 (8 ounce) can sliced bamboo shoots, drained

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and place in a large bowl. Toss pasta with sesame oil.
Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, stir together broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet or a wok over medium-high heat and coat with vegetable oil or spray with cooking spray. Add garlic and chicken and stir for about 3 minutes, or until no longer pink. Remove chicken from skillet and cover with foil to keep warm.
Add cabbage, stir-fry vegetable blend, and bamboo shoots to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes (or until cabbage is wilted and vegetables are tender).
Add broth mixture, cooked pasta, and cooked chicken back to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir-fry for 2 more minutes, or until sauce thickens. Serve.

Use just about any of your favorite fresh or frozen vegetables! You can stick with just broccoli, or mix it up with grated carrots, snow peas, or frozen green peas.
Change up the protein by using strips of beef or shrimp in lieu of the chicken. or turkey would also work in lieu of the chicken.
Vegetarian? Skip the meat and toss in a few extra bamboo shoots, tofu, or some more veggies!
If you like a spicy dish, serve the stir fry with crushed red pepper flakes or Sriracha hot sauce.
Is Chicken Chow Mein healthy? We keep this particular recipe healthy with wholegrain pasta, plenty of vegetables and lean protein. The dish uses minimal fat and sugar. The stir fry is not low carb, gluten-free, or Keto-friendly, as it calls for wheat noodles.
The sesame oil adds so much rich, Asian flavor to this dish -- don't skip it!