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Delicious plate of quick chicken fried noodles garnished with vegetables

Quick, Flavor-Packed Chicken Fried Noodles

A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 6 oz boneless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced Chicken can be swapped for tofu or shrimp.
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry) Provides depth of flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch Helps to tenderize and coat the chicken.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth Can substitute with vegetable broth for vegetarian version.
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce Use gluten-free alternatives for a gluten-free dish.
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce Can use tamari for gluten-free.
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper (or ground black pepper)
Main Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil Adds nutty flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil) For cooking.
  • 4 cups shredded cabbage
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 10 oz fresh chow mein noodles
  • 2 small carrots, julienned (yields 1 cup)
  • 1 Anaheim pepper or hot pepper, sliced optional Adjust amount for spice preference.
  • 4 green onions, cut into 2” pieces white part halved lengthwise

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by combining the chicken with 1 tablespoon of Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and salt in a medium bowl. Ensure the chicken is well-coated in the marinade.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, the second dosage of Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper.
  3. Bring a pot of water to boil, then add the chow mein noodles. Cook for about one minute less than the package instructions suggest. Drain, rinse under cold water to prevent sticking, and set aside.
Cooking
  1. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is hot, add the marinated chicken and cook until it’s just done. Transfer to a plate.
  2. In the same skillet, pour in the remaining oil, and toss in the ginger and garlic. Sauté them just until fragrant.
  3. Toss in the julienned carrots and shredded cabbage, cooking for about a minute until they are softened but still retain some crunch.
  4. Add the drained noodles back to the skillet, return the chicken, and pour the sauce over everything. Mix well to combine.
  5. Stir in the sliced peppers and green onions, giving everything one last toss before serving hot.

Notes

Serve it family-style with sesame seeds or chopped cilantro on top. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.