Best 7 Chow Mein Stir Fry Recipes

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Chow mein is a popular Chinese stir-fried noodle dish. It is typically made with wheat noodles, vegetables, and meat or seafood. Chow mein can be found on menus at Chinese restaurants around the world, and there are many different regional variations of the dish.

This article includes three popular chow mein recipes:

* **Classic Chow Mein:** This recipe is a basic chow mein dish made with wheat noodles, vegetables, and chicken. It is a great option for those who are new to chow mein or who want a simple and straightforward recipe.
* **Vegetable Chow Mein:** This recipe is a vegetarian version of chow mein. It is made with wheat noodles, vegetables, and tofu. It is a great option for those who are looking for a healthy and flavorful chow mein dish.
* **Shrimp Chow Mein:**
This recipe is a seafood version of chow mein. It is made with wheat noodles, vegetables, and shrimp. It is a great option for those who love seafood and want a chow mein dish that is packed with flavor.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and versatile dish.

## Additional Tips for Making Chow Mein:

* Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
* Cook the noodles according to the package directions.
* Stir-fry the vegetables and protein until they are tender but still have a bit of crunch.
* Add the noodles and sauce to the stir-fried vegetables and protein and cook until the noodles are heated through.
* Serve immediately.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN WITH THE BEST CHOW MEIN SAUCE



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Chicken chow mein is so much better than takeout! It is filled with chicken, veggies, classic chow mein noodles and the best homemade chow mein sauce. You will love this one pan dinner!

Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin

Categories     Easy/Medium

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
3 tbsp oil
12 oz chow mein noodles ((uncooked noodles))
2 cups cabbage
1 large carrot (julienned)
1/2 batch green onions
2 garlic cloves
6 tbsp oyster sauce
3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
3 tbsp light sesame oil ((not toasted))
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp granulated sugar

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, use a whisk to combine oyster sauce, granulated sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, chicken broth and cornstarch. Set aside.
  • Cook your noodles according to package instructions then drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
  • Heat a large wok or pan with olive oil over medium-heat. Cut your chicken breasts into bite-sized strips and cook them in the oil until golden brown. Remove strips and set aside.
  • Add carrots, cabbage and pressed garlic and saute for a few minutes until veggies are slightly softened and the cabbage is a bit translucent.
  • Add chicken and noodles back into the pan. Pour sauce over the top and continue cooking all the ingredients together for another 2 minutes.
  • Garnish your chow mein with chopped green onions and serve the noodles straight from the pan and piping hot!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 914 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY CHOW MEIN



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Some years ago, our daughter welcomed me home from a hospital stay with this Asian dish and a copy of the recipe. Now I freeze leftovers for fast future meals. -Kay Bade, Mitchell, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bunch celery, sliced
2 cans (14 ounces each) Chinese vegetables, drained
2 envelopes brown gravy mix
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Hot cooked egg noodles or rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the celery, Chinese vegetables, gravy mixes and soy sauce. Cover and cook on low until celery is tender, 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 897mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

CHOW MEIN STIR-FRY



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Serve stir-fried veggies over chow mein noodles for a hearty Asian dinner that's ready in 30 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon oil
2 cups fresh small broccoli florets
2 cups diagonally sliced celery
1 cup fresh baby carrots, quartered lengthwise
1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
1 (8-oz.) pkg. (3 cups) sliced mushrooms
1 cup purchased sesame-ginger stir-fry seasoning sauce (from 12-oz. bottle)
4 oz. fresh snow pea pods, trimmed, cut in half diagonally (1 cup)
4 cups chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 12-inch skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot. Add broccoli, celery, carrots, onion and mushrooms; cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender.
  • Add stir-fry sauce and pea pods; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and thickened. Serve over chow mein noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 1400 mg, Sugar 19 g

CHOW MEIN WITH CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



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This stir-fry combines chicken breast, bok choy, zucchini, carrots, snap peas, and chow mein noodles in a flavorful Chinese-inspired sauce.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
¼ teaspoon sesame oil
½ pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
¾ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
¾ teaspoon white sugar
½ pound chow mein noodles
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 heads bok choy, chopped
½ zucchini, diced
10 sugar snap peas
1 carrot, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons chopped green onion

Steps:

  • Whisk soy sauce, corn starch, and sesame oil together in a large bowl until smooth; add chicken strips and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
  • Combine chicken broth, oyster sauce, and sugar in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and cook over medium heat until cooked through but still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet. Cook and garlic in hot oil for 30 seconds; add marinated chicken. Cook and stir until browned and no longer pink in the center, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove chicken mixture to a plate. Cook and stir bok choy, zucchini, snap peas, and carrot in the hot skillet until softened, about 2 minutes. Return noodles and chicken mixture to the skillet. Pour broth mixture into noodle mixture; cook and stir until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Serve garnished with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.5 calories, Carbohydrate 61.7 g, Cholesterol 30.2 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 11.9 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 991.7 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

BEEF CHOW MEIN



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THIS IS my basic recipe for stir-fry. I've tried others but always come back to this one. I have also substituted chicken and chicken broth for the beef and beef broth and found it just as good. -Margery Bryan, Royal City, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 pound beef tenderloin, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups assorted fresh vegetables
1/3 cup beef broth
Chow mein noodles or hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Add beef; toss to coat. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in oil until no longer pink; remove and keep warm. , Reduce heat to medium. Add vegetables and broth; stir-fry for 4 minutes. Return beef to the pan; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through. Serve with chow mein noodles or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHRIMP CHOW MEIN STIR-FRY



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Chow mein noodles that are pre-cooked and seasoned in a wok and tossed together with equally seasoned shrimp.

Provided by jamie

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (6 ounce) package chow mein noodles
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon ground paprika
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup chicken broth
1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and cook over medium heat until cooked through but still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • While noodles cook, heat vegetable oil in a wok of large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and fry for 2 minutes. Add shrimp, salt, and pepper; saute for 1 minute. Add ginger, parsley flakes, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and paprika; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in soy sauce, then add chicken broth and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in cornstarch and continue to cook until thickened. Add cooked chow mein noodles to the mixture; use tongs to toss and stir until noodles are fully coated. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 49.8 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 1924 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

CHOW MEIN



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A classic Chinese dish of stir-fried egg noodles with shredded chicken breast. Experiment with different fish, meat or vegetables

Provided by Ken Hom

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Side dish, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

225g dried or fresh egg noodles
1 tbsp sesame oil, plus 1 tsp
100g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into fine shreds
2½ tbsp groundnut oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
50g mangetout, finely shredded
50g prosciutto or cooked ham, finely shredded
2 tsp light soy sauce
2 tsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp Shaohsing rice wine or dry sherry
½ tsp freshly ground white pepper
½ tsp golden caster sugar
2 spring onions, finely chopped
2 tsp light soy sauce
2 tsp Shaoxing rice wine or dry Sherry
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp freshly ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Cook 225g egg noodles in a large pan of boiling water for 3-5 mins, then drain and put them in cold water. Drain thoroughly, toss them with 1 tbsp sesame oil and set aside.
  • Combine 100g chicken breasts, cut into fine shreds, with 2 tsp light soy sauce, 2 tsp Shaohsing rice wine or dry sherry, 1 tsp sesame oil, ½ tsp white pepper and ½ tsp salt for the marinade, mix well and then leave to marinate for about 10 mins.
  • Heat a wok over a high heat. Add 1 tbsp groundnut oil and, when it is very hot and slightly smoking, add the chicken shreds.
  • Stir-fry for about 2 mins and then transfer to a plate.
  • Wipe the wok clean, reheat until it is very hot then add 1½ tbsp groundnut oil.
  • When the oil is slightly smoking, add the 2 finely chopped garlic cloves and stir-fry for 10 seconds.
  • Add 50g finely shredded mangetout and 50g finely shredded prosciutto, and stir-fry for about 1 min.
  • Add the noodles, 2 tsp light soy sauce, 2 tsp dark soy sauce,1 tbsp Shaohsing rice wine or dry sherry, ½ tsp white pepper, ½ tsp golden caster sugar, 2 finely chopped spring onions and 1 tsp salt.
  • Stir-fry for 2 mins. Return the chicken and any juices to the noodle mixture. Stir-fry for about 3-4 mins or until the chicken is cooked.
  • Add 1 tsp sesame oil and give the mixture a few final stirs. Put on a warm platter and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 4.2 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and measured out. This will help you stay organized and make the cooking process go more smoothly.
  • Use a Wok or Large Skillet: A wok or large skillet is ideal for stir-frying because it allows you to cook the food quickly and evenly.
  • Heat Your Wok or Skillet Properly: Make sure your wok or skillet is nice and hot before you add the oil and ingredients. This will help prevent the food from sticking.
  • Use a High-Heat Oil: Choose an oil that can withstand high heat, such as peanut oil, vegetable oil, or canola oil.
  • Stir-Fry in Small Batches: Don't overcrowd your wok or skillet. Cook the food in small batches to ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Use a Spatula to Stir-Fry: A spatula is the best tool for stir-frying because it allows you to easily move the food around the wok or skillet.
  • Season to Taste: Season the food with salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
  • Serve Immediately: Chow mein is best served immediately after it is cooked.

Conclusion:

Chow mein is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. By following the tips above, you can make a delicious chow mein stir-fry at home.

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