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Easy Chow Mein Recipe

This Easy Chow Mein Recipe is a quick and delicious weeknight dinner that's better than takeout. It's kid-friendly, customizable, and budget-friendly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chow Mein Noodles
  • 8 oz chow mein noodles or substitute lo mein, spaghetti, or gluten-free rice noodles
For the Best Chow Mein Sauce Recipe
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce low sodium preferred. Use tamari for gluten-free chow mein
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce for vegan chow mein, use mushroom-based stir-fry sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup broth chicken or vegetable
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
For the Stir Fry Vegetables and Protein
  • 2 tbsp oil vegetable, peanut, or avocado oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger fresh and grated
  • 2 cups vegetables shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, bean sprouts, and sliced bell peppers
  • 1 cup cooked protein chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu (optional)
  • 3 green onions sliced for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wok or Large Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step 1: Cook the Noodles
    Step 2: Make the Chow Mein Sauce
      Step 3: Prep Your Ingredients
        Step 4: Heat the Wok
          Step 5: Aromatics First
            Step 6: Cook the Vegetables
              Step 7: Add the Noodles and Sauce
                Step 8: Finish and Serve

                  Nutrition

                  Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15g

                  Notes

                  Using whole wheat chow mein noodles or adding extra vegetables like broccoli and bok choy are great ways to make this a healthy chow mein recipe. For a low-carb chow mein or keto chow mein, substitute the noodles with shredded cabbage.
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