Easy Chow Mein Recipe

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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

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method 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

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.