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Home » 30 Minute Meals » Chicken Chow Mein with Rainbow Vegetables

Chicken Chow Mein with Rainbow Vegetables

Published: Oct 13, 2015 · Modified: Jul 14, 2021 by Wajeeha Nadeem · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Today I'm taking you to the streets of China Town. Reds, golds and oranges everywhere. Chinese lanterns hanging from roof tops. Temples adorned with fiery dragons and lights. And the most important thing: super, super delicious food. There's something about Chinese food, that has everyone in love with it. Maybe it's the sauces? Maybe it's the easy and quick factor? Maybe it's the ultimate yummy factor? The crunchy vegetables or the velvety chicken? Who knows, as long as it's in a plate in front of me, and the Food Network is on. I love my Chinese food. Forever and ever.

Chicken Chow Mein with Rainbow Vegetables

So pack your wok, favorite bottle of soy sauce and chopsticks. I'm taking you to the colorful and wonderful land of Chicken Chowmein. Just look at that bowl of noodely goodness. Doesn't it look beautiful to you? This is my version of Chicken Chowmein with Rainbow Vegetables, because just look at those gorgeous colors going on in that bowl!

Still not convinced you need to make this for dinner? Here are a few more reasons that you should not deprive yourself of this deliciousness in a bowl:

A.) It's super quick and easy to make (always a win in my book, because toddler = no time).

B.) Look at those vegetables. Crunchy, fresh, and healthy. Rainbow in food form. Do I need to say more?

C.) It's noodle heaven! (Okay that's not really a reason, but if you're a noodle person you'll have already started heating oil in your wok).

D.) It's delicious food! (Do you really need a better reason than this?)

Chicken Chow Mein with Rainbow Vegetables

This really is a super fast dish to make. If you have a food processor it takes like 5 secs to shred the purple cabbage and julienne the carrots. Or if you're a masterchef you can do it by hand. And even if you're not just use a box grater. That should work too. But just be careful not to cut your hand.

One more tip before I leave you to read the recipe. When preparing a quick stir fry it's best to have all your vegetables, meat and sauces ready to go, because the actual cooking of the recipe is just 5-10 minutes. So it's best to have all your ingredients prepped and ready before cooking.

So that's it from my side. I really do hope you try this dish. It's so delicious, that you'll never go back to take out again!

Happy stir frying! 🙂

Chicken Chow Mein with Rainbow Vegetables

 

Chicken Chow Mein with Rainbow Vegetables

Chicken Chow Mein with Rainbow Vegetables

A delicious, healthy and quick take on the ever famous Chicken Chow Mein. Ready in just under 30 minutes.
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Lunch/Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 3 -4
Author: Wajeeha Nadeem

Ingredients

  • 200 grams chow mein noodles see notes for subsitution
  • 2 tablespoons oil I use canola
  • 2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste see notes
  • 1 green chili slit and the seeds taken out
  • 500 grams boneless skinless chicken breasts (chopped in bite size cubes)
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot julienned (see notes)
  • 2 cups cabbage finely shredded (see notes)
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 1/2 bell pepper julienned
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar

Instructions

  • Prepare the noodles according to the package instructions.
  • Heat the 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over high heat and add the ginger garlic paste and green chili and stir fry for about 30 seconds until you can smell the garlic in the wok.
  • Add the chicken and cook until it's white but not fully cooked through. This should take about 1 minute.
  • Season the chicken with salt and white pepper. Take the chicken out of the wok and set aside.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the wok, and then add the vegetables. I start by adding the onion and carrot, wait for them to soften slightly and then add the cabbage, mushrooms and bell pepper. Stir fry for about 1 minute.
  • Add in the chicken and saute for 1-2 minutes, ensuring that the chicken is cooked.
  • Add in the noodles, oyster sauce, soy sauce and white vinegar and stir fry for 1-2 minutes.
  • Delicious chicken chow mein is ready! You can now dig in with your chopsticks.

Notes

Note 1 The chow mein noodles can be substituted with spaghetti. I didn't have chow mein noodles at home so I used spaghetti.
Note 2 I use my chopper to mince the ginger and garlic, because I find it faster and convenient than chopping by hand.
Note 3 I use my food processor to julienne the carrot. You can use a box grater too, or do it by hand.
Note 4 I also use my food processor to shred the cabbage because it's super fast. Again, you can use a box grater or do it by hand. It'll just take a little longer.
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  1. Myra

    March 02, 2017 at 4:02 pm

    Hi, is the herb used cilantro or parsley?

    Reply
    • waj.nad@gmail.com

      March 03, 2017 at 9:26 am

      Hi Myra! I've used cilantro! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Kathryn Doherty

    November 17, 2015 at 7:07 pm

    I am all about quick and easy dinners and this one looks fabulous! I love how many delicious, colorful, crunchy veggies you have packed in this dish - YUM! Can't wait to give it a try. 🙂

    Reply
    • waj.nad@gmail.com

      November 19, 2015 at 8:13 am

      Thanks Kathryn I hope you try it 🙂

      Reply
  3. Amanda@ChewTown

    October 23, 2015 at 2:30 am

    I love chow mein - and the addition of rainbow vegetables makes it look incredible. Loving the photos of the dish from so many angles too!

    Reply
  4. Ange

    October 22, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    Chicken Chow Mein is an old family favourite but I love you bright colourful version. Stunning!

    Reply
  5. Steph @ Steph in Thyme

    October 22, 2015 at 6:42 pm

    Oh lovely, love the colors and all the textures! (and gorgeous bowl!)

    Reply
  6. Rachel @ Simple Seasonal

    October 20, 2015 at 3:23 am

    5 stars
    Such a colorful and inviting dish. Wishing I had a bowlful right now!

    Reply
    • waj.nad@gmail.com

      October 20, 2015 at 9:32 am

      Thank you Rachel! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Olivia @ Olivia's Cuisine

    October 20, 2015 at 3:01 am

    5 stars
    Such a beautiful colorful dish! Love it!

    Reply
  8. LindySez

    October 19, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    Looks fresh and healthy. Pretty photos too.

    Reply
  9. Ann

    October 19, 2015 at 3:19 am

    You can never go wrong with a big yummy bowl of noodles. I just love all of the colorful vegetables you packed into this noodle bowl. It's the perfect thing for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

    Reply
  10. Amanda

    October 18, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    Looks delicious, I love Chow Mein!

    Reply
  11. Simi Jois

    October 17, 2015 at 8:33 pm

    I love the colors and this looks like such a refreshing and delicious meal.

    Reply
  12. Diane

    October 17, 2015 at 6:39 pm

    What a lovely dish! this looks like a healthy meal and so delicous!

    Reply
  13. Katalina @ Peas & Peonies

    October 15, 2015 at 2:51 am

    5 stars
    We eat so much chicken during the week, that I am always looking for different ways to cook it and this chow mien with those vegetables looks perfect!

    Reply
    • waj.nad@gmail.com

      October 16, 2015 at 9:30 am

      Same here...we eat a lot of chicken too so I'm always on the look out for new recipes! Glad you liked the recipe...hope you try it out! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂

      Reply
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