Chicken Tofu Vegetable Chow Mein. Crispy chow mein smothered in a glossy sauce packed with protein and vegetables. Perfect as a main dish for dinner and comes together in 30 minutes!
What is Chicken Tofu Vegetable Chow Mein?
Chicken Tofu Vegetable Chow Mein features crispy chow mein noodles fried in oil and served with a savory gravy packed with fried tofu balls, tender chicken, Chinese broccoli, red bell peppers, carrots, and snap peas! It's my twist on the popular Chinese chow mein served at many Chinese restaurants. What makes it unique is the addition of fried tofu balls.
I love making this version because I love fried tofu balls. They really soak up all the excess sauce and are a flavor explosion in your mouth! This dish comes together very quickly in just 30 minutes and serves the entire family well.
Ingredients
Please scroll down to below recipe card for exact measurements.
Note: Most Asian grocers will carry these ingredients. You may find some at your select grocery store or online, like on Amazon.
- fried tofu balls
- Cantonese style chow mein noodles
- skinless boneless chicken thighs
- carrot
- gai lan
- snap peas
- red bell pepper
- neutral oil
Chicken Marinade:
- regular soy sauce
- cornstarch
- sugar
Chow Mein Sauce:
- oyster sauce
- water
- cornstarch
How to make Chicken Vegetable Chow Mein
- Marinate your sliced chicken and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine noodle sauce ingredients as listed.
- Heat a large pan over high heat, add vegetable oil. Add fresh Cantonese chow mein noodles. Fry on each side until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Make sure you check your noodles every now and then to prevent burning.
- Once the noodles are crispy, transfer to a large serving plate.
- On high heat, add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil and fry your chicken. Fry until 75% cooked.
- Add in your fried tofu balls. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add and stir fry the veggies until softened.
- Reduce heat and stir in your noodle sauce and once it's thickened, pour noodle sauce over your noodles and enjoy!
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📖 Recipe
Easy Chicken Tofu Vegetable Chow Mein
Ingredients
- 1 lb chow mein noodles fresh kind
- 2 cups fried tofu balls sliced in half
- 2 skinless boneless chicken thighs sliced thinly
- 1 cup carrot julienned
- 1 cup snap peas
- 2 cups chinese broccoli chopped
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- â…“ cup vegetable oil for frying
Chicken Marinade
- 2 teaspoon regular soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon white granulated sugar
Noodle sauce
- 6 tablespoon oyster sauce or vegetarian stir fry sauce
- 2 cup water
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Marinate your sliced chicken and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine noodle sauce ingredients as listed.
- Heat a large pan over high heat, add vegetable oil. Add fresh Cantonese chow mein noodles. Fry on each side until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Make sure you check your noodles every now and then to prevent burning.
- Once the noodles are crispy, transfer to a large serving plate.
- On high heat, add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil and fry your chicken. Fry until 75% cooked.
- Add in your fried tofu balls. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add and stir fry the veggies until softened.
- Reduce heat and stir in your noodle sauce and once it's thickened, pour noodle sauce over your noodles and enjoy!
Heidi | The Frugal Girls
I love all the hearty elements you added to this dinner recipe... but then you top it off with so many addicting flavors. This recipe packs some serious yum!
Rosemary
I LOVE That this dish has soo many vegetables included in it!! Also-- I am growing sugar snap peas sooo 😀
christieathome
Thanks Rosemary! I love adding more veggies to this indulgent dish!
Suzan J
Delish!! I have been anticipating to eat tofu after a long time and this will be the recipe I use.
http://www.suzanj.com
Katerina | Once a Foodie
I love this meal and yet I never make it at home - I really need to change that! It looks so delicious Christie, thanks for sharing another one of your wonderful recipes!
Tasia ~ two sugar bugs
So many beautiful colors in this healthy bowl! I need to add this to my dinner rotation!!
Michelle | Sift & Simmer
Chow mein is such a staple! This one looks so hearty and delicious, Christie!
Katherine | Love In My Oven
This is definitely something my whole family would devour, Christie! I'm thinking it needs to happen for dinner soon!!
christieathome
Aww thanks Katherine! It's a favourite in my house and I hope you and your family enjoys it!