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    Home » Recipes » Asian

    Chicken Tofu Vegetable Chow Mein

    Last Modified: April 4, 2022 - Published by: christieathome

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    Chicken Tofu Vegetable Chow Mein. Crispy chow mein smothered in a glossy sauce packed with protein and vegetables. Perfect for dinner and comes together in 30 minutes!

    Chicken Tofu Vegetable Chow Mein

    Chow mein is one of my favourite dishes to order on a Chinese menu! I love that crispy noodles covered in that savoury sauce accompanied by all those delicious fresh veggies and proteins.

    This tofu chicken vegetable chow mein recipe is easy to make and you actually don't need a wok to make this! You just need a non-stick pan, some high heat and a large plate! I'm being serious with the last one because there's a lot of noodles in this recipe!

    Chicken Tofu Vegetable Chow Mein

    My chow mein noodle recipe is slightly healthier because they are not deep fried like how they do it in the restaurants. This one is shallow fried in oil and yes it is more than just a couple tablespoons but if you want those crispy noodles then shallow frying is key to this chow mein recipe.

    I love it so much I have a few more Chow Mein recipes to share below if you're interested. So now you can have chow mein at home and you don't have to head out to the restaurant to get it.

    Chicken Tofu Vegetable Chow Mein

    Other recipes you may like!

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    For this recipe

    You will need the following ingredients for my tofu chicken and vegetable chow mein:

    • fried tofu balls
    • Cantonese style chow mein noodles
    • skinless boneless chicken thighs
    • carrot
    • gai lan
    • snap peas
    • red bell pepper
    • avocado oil or neutral tasting oil

    Chicken Marinade:

    • regular soy sauce
    • cornstarch
    • sugar

    Chow Mein Sauce:

    • oyster sauce
    • water
    • cornstarch

    How to make chicken vegetable chow mein

    1. Marinate your sliced chicken.
    2. Mix together your ingredients for your noodle sauce. Note: There may be extra sauce but I decided to provide a recipe for more sauce than less. If you prefer less saucy noodles, only use 1.5 cups water, 4 tablespoon oyster sauce, 2 tablespoon cornstarch.
    3. In a hot non-stick pan over high heat, add your avocado oil. Then add your 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.
    4. Once the noodles are crispy, transfer to a large serving plate.
    5. In the same pan over high heat, add 1 teaspoon of avocado oil and fry your chicken. Fry until ¾ of the way cooked.
    6. Add in your fried tofu balls. Cook for 1 minute.
    7. Then add in all your vegetables. Fry until veggies are softened.
    8. Lower heat and stir in your noodle sauce quickly. Do not let this set or it'll solidify.
    9. Then pour noodle sauce over your noodles and enjoy!

    Give it a try!

    Well I hope you give my Chicken Tofu Vegetable Chow Mein recipe a try! It always excites me when you guys make my recipes and I hope this is one you try.

    Thanks for visiting my blog! If you enjoyed this tofu chicken and vegetable chow mein recipe, please share it with your family and friends or on social media! Take a picture if you've made my recipe and tag me on Instagram @christieathome in your feed or stories so I can share your creation in my stories with credits to you!

    Made this recipe and loved it?

    If you could leave a star rating for my tofu chicken chow mein with vegetables, I would greatly appreciate it 🙂 Thanks so much!

    Take care,
    Christie

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    Chicken Tofu Vegetable Chow Mein (30-min. Recipe)

    christieathome
    Chicken Tofu Vegetable Chow Mein. Crispy chow mein smothered in a glossy sauce packed with protein and vegetables. Perfect for dinner and comes together in 30 minutes!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course dinner, lunch
    Cuisine Chinese
    Servings 4
    Calories per serving 353 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups fried tofu balls sliced in half
    • 2 boneless skinless chicken thighs skinless boneless, sliced thinly
    • 1 pack Cantonese Steamed Chow Mein Noodles
    • 1 cup carrot sliced into matchsticks
    • 1 cup snap peas
    • 2 cups chinese broccoli chopped
    • 1 red bell pepper sliced into thin pieces
    • ⅓ cup avocado oil for frying

    Chicken Marinade

    • 2 teaspoon regular soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
    • ½ teaspoon white granulated sugar

    Noodle sauce

    • 6 tablespoon oyster sauce
    • 2 cup water
    • 2 tablespoon cornstarch

    Instructions
     

    • Marinate your sliced chicken.
    • Mix together your ingredients for your noodle sauce. Note: There may be extra sauce but I decided to provide a recipe for more sauce than less. If you prefer less saucy noodles, only use 1.5 cups water, 4 tablespoon oyster sauce, 2 tablespoon cornstarch.
    • In a hot non-stick pan over high heat, add your avocado oil. Then add your 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.
    • In the same pan over high heat, add 1 teaspoon of avocado oil and fry your chicken. Fry until ¾ of the way cooked.
    • Add in your fried tofu balls. Cook for 1 minute.
    • Then add in all your vegetables. Fry until veggies are softened.
    • Lower heat and stir in your noodle sauce quickly. Do not let this set or it'll solidify.
    • Then pour noodle sauce over your noodles and enjoy!
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    Nutrition
    Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 981mg | Potassium: 351mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6588IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course dinner, lunch
    Cuisine Chinese
    Keyword authentic vegetable chow mein recipe, chicken and vegetable chow mein recipe, chicken chow mein, chicken chow mein with vegetables, chicken vegetable chow mein recipe, chow mein at home, chow mein authentic recipe, chow mein noodle recipe, chow mein noodles, chow mein recipes, easy chicken and vegetable chow mein recipe, how to make chicken vegetable chow mein

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    1. Katherine | Love In My Oven

      July 08, 2020 at 10:36 pm

      5 stars
      This is definitely something my whole family would devour, Christie! I'm thinking it needs to happen for dinner soon!!

      Reply
      • christieathome

        July 09, 2020 at 10:33 pm

        Aww thanks Katherine! It's a favourite in my house and I hope you and your family enjoys it!

        Reply
    2. Michelle | Sift & Simmer

      July 09, 2020 at 10:38 pm

      5 stars
      Chow mein is such a staple! This one looks so hearty and delicious, Christie!

      Reply
    3. Tasia ~ two sugar bugs

      July 13, 2020 at 1:11 am

      5 stars
      So many beautiful colors in this healthy bowl! I need to add this to my dinner rotation!!

      Reply
    4. Katerina | Once a Foodie

      July 13, 2020 at 8:22 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    5. Suzan J

      July 13, 2020 at 12:44 pm

      Delish!! I have been anticipating to eat tofu after a long time and this will be the recipe I use.
      http://www.suzanj.com

      Reply
    6. Rosemary

      July 15, 2020 at 11:58 am

      5 stars
      I LOVE That this dish has soo many vegetables included in it!! Also-- I am growing sugar snap peas sooo 😀

      Reply
      • christieathome

        July 15, 2020 at 7:46 pm

        Thanks Rosemary! I love adding more veggies to this indulgent dish!

        Reply
    7. Heidi | The Frugal Girls

      August 24, 2020 at 5:50 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply

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