High Protein Chicken Chow Mein Meal Prep for the Week
A high-protein twist on the classic Chinese takeout dish, this chicken chow mein is perfect for meal prep—packed with lean chicken, chewy noodles, and crisp vegetables in a savory, umami-rich sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (for marinade)
- 8 oz chow mein or high-protein noodles
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp vegetable or avocado oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (for sauce)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp water or chicken broth
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Toss sliced chicken with cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce. Marinate 10–15 minutes.
- Boil noodles until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and toss with 1 tsp sesame oil.
- Heat 1 tsp oil in a large skillet. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Add remaining oil, garlic, and ginger to skillet. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add carrots, cabbage, and bell pepper. Stir-fry 3–4 minutes.
- Return chicken to pan. Add noodles and sauce (soy, oyster, water). Toss to combine.
- Stir in green onions and remove from heat.
- Cool slightly before portioning into containers.
Notes
Swap in tofu, shrimp, or tempeh. Use gluten-free noodles and sauces if needed. Keeps 4 days in fridge.