Chicken Chow Mein
This Chicken Chow Mein provides 23g protein and 438 calories per serving — a lighter carb-based meal for recovery days or when you're tracking lower calories. Four servings come together quickly on the stovetop, fitting between training sessions. Use this on days prioritizing carbohydrate replenishment over maximum protein.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(227g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Garlic(5g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(5g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(5g)
- •Cornstarch(3g)
- •Sesame Oil, Toasted(3g)
- •Vegetable oil(15g)
- •Chow Mein Noodles, Crispy, Dry(170g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(60g)
- •Oyster sauce(45g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(15g)
- •Cornstarch(5g)
- •Vegetable oil(15g)
- •Garlic(5g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(5g)
- •Cabbage, Green(240g)
- •Yellow Onion(120g)
- •Carrots(60g)
- •Cabbage, Red(240g)
- •Bean Sprouts(240g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)(60g)
Instructions
- 1In a medium-sized bowl combine sliced chicken, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil.
- 2Heat a wok or large saute pan over medium-high heat.
- 3Add the oil, once hot add the chicken.
- 4Stir-fry the chicken until lightly browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes.
- 5Transfer chicken to a clean plate and reserve.
- 6Cook the chow mein noodles according to manufacturer's direction.
- 7Drain and reserve the noodles.
- 8In a small bowl whisk together the chicken stock, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- 9Heat the wok over high heat.
- 10Add the oil, then once hot add the garlic and ginger. Saute for 15 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- 11Add the green cabbage, onion and carrots, stir-fry until tender, about 2 minutes.
- 12Add the cooked noodles and sauce. Stir to combine and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 1 minute.
- 13Add the purple cabbage, bean sprouts, and green onions, stir-fry until just tender, 1 minute.
- 14Add the chicken back to the wok, stir to combine until warm.
- 15Serve chicken chow mein immediately.
Nutrition — Per Serving
438
calories
23g
protein
19g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 48g
- Saturated fat
- 4.5g
- Sodium
- 946 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 8.2g
4 servings per batch · ~386g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Chicken Chow Mein have per serving?
Each serving delivers 23g of protein and 438 calories, with 19g fat and 48g carbs. This carbohydrate-forward macro split makes it suited for days with higher training volume.
How long does Chicken Chow Mein take to prep?
This quick prep recipe batches 4 servings in one stovetop cooking session, keeping meal prep time short while yielding multiple ready-to-eat dinners.
Is Chicken Chow Mein good for muscle gain?
At 23g protein per serving, this recipe works better as a training-day meal or side component rather than a standalone protein source for muscle-building phases. The 48g carbohydrate content effectively supports workout performance and recovery.
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