General Tso Chicken Chow Mein – 30-Minute Recipe
A flavorful stir‑fry that combines tender chicken strips with classic General Tso sauce and chewy chow mein noodles. Bright vegetables add crunch, making it a satisfying weeknight dinner that feels restaurant‑worthy.
Recipe by Genio Ng· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 11 oz chicken breast
- 7 1/10 oz chow mein noodles
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 2 stalk green onions
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 medium bell pepper
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp sugar
- a pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large wok over medium‑high heat until shimmering.
- 2Add the chicken strips, spreading them in a single layer, and stir‑fry for about 5 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned; transfer to a plate and set aside.
- 3In the same wok, add the remaining 1 tbsp oil, then quickly add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and half of the chopped green onions; stir‑fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4Add the julienned carrot and sliced bell pepper; continue stir‑frying for 2 minutes, keeping the vegetables crisp‑tender.
- 5While the vegetables cook, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, red pepper flakes, and the water in a small bowl.
- 6Return the chicken to the wok, pour the sauce mixture over everything, and toss to combine; let it simmer for 1 minute.
- 7Create a slurry by mixing the cornstarch with 2 tbsp of cold water; drizzle the slurry into the wok and stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
- 8Add the chow mein noodles, tossing vigorously so they become evenly coated with the thickened sauce; heat for an additional 2 minutes until the noodles are hot throughout.
- 9Remove from heat, garnish with the remaining chopped green onions, and serve immediately.
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Pre‑cook the chicken
Stir‑fry the chicken strips first, then set them aside before adding other ingredients.
Brief aromatics sauté
Add garlic, ginger, and half the green onions and stir‑fry for only 30 seconds until fragrant.
Make the slurry in advance
Mix cornstarch with cold water before returning the wok to the heat.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make General Tso Chicken Chow Mein?
- About 30 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this General Tso Chicken Chow Mein recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this General Tso Chicken Chow Mein recipe come from?
- It was shared by Genio Ng on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.