Best 8 Easy Turkey Chow Mein Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Turkey Chow Mein, a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. This dish seamlessly blends the savory richness of turkey with the vibrant medley of vegetables, all enveloped in a luscious sauce that dances on your palate.

Our Turkey Chow Mein extravaganza features three enticing variations to cater to your culinary desires. The first recipe showcases traditional Turkey Chow Mein, a classic that delights with its harmony of flavors. The second recipe introduces a tantalizing Turkey Chow Mein with a spicy kick, perfect for those who relish a bit of heat. Last but not least, our vegetarian rendition of Turkey Chow Mein caters to those with dietary preferences, offering a flavorful and satisfying meatless option.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can effortlessly create this culinary masterpiece. Detailed ingredient lists and preparation times provide a clear roadmap to success, guiding you through the process of preparing this scrumptious dish.

So embark on this culinary journey with us and discover the delightful world of Turkey Chow Mein. Whether you prefer the classic, spicy, or vegetarian version, our recipes guarantee a taste sensation that will leave you utterly satisfied.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TURKEY CHOW MEIN



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A unique and different way to use up that leftover holiday turkey.

Provided by By Paula, dimplesonmywhat.com

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 Stick Butter (or less)
2 Cups Chopped Turkey or Chicken (approx.)
1 Medium Onion, Chopped
2 tsp. Salt
Dash of Pepper to taste
1 Tbsp. Soy Sauce or Soy Sauce Alternative
2 Cups (approx.) Diced Celery
1/2 Cup (appox.) Shredded or Diced Carrots (for color)
2 Tbsp. Cornstarch
2 Tbsp. Water
1 1/2 Cups Turkey/Chicken Broth or Water
2 Cans of Bean Sprouts, drained and rinsed
Optional: Sliced Water Chestnuts, Mushrooms

Steps:

  • Melt butter in the wok or saute' pan. Saute' onion, celery, and carrots in butter until tender-crisp. Approximately 20 minutes. Saute' in the chopped turkey. Add 1 1/2 cups poultry broth or stock. Add the rinsed bean sprouts and heated through and simmering. Combine 2 Tbsp. water, 2 Tbsp. cornstarch and the soy sauce product in a small bowl. Add to the vegetable mixture and stir until thickened. Add mushrooms and water chestnuts if you're using and heat to serving temperature. Serve hot over Chow Mein Noodles for Chow Mein. Or Serve over rice for Chop Suey.

TURKEY CHOW MEIN WITH FRESH VEGETABLES



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This recipe for chow mein is a great way to serve leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

Provided by Rhonda Parkinson

Categories     Entree     Dinner     Lunch

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 18

For the Vegetables:
2 cups fresh mushrooms (cleaned, and cut in half)
1 to 2 stalks celery (cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 red bell pepper (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1/2 red onion (peeled and chopped)
1 cup mung bean sprouts (rinsed and drained)
Optional: 1 clove garlic (chopped)
For the Sauce:
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Noodles:
2 cups noodles
3 to 4 tablespoons cooking oil (for stir-frying, as needed) divided
3 cups cooked turkey meat
Salt to taste
pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Mix together sauce ingredients, whisking in cornstarch last.
  • Cook noodles according to package directions.
  • Heat a wok or frying pan over medium-high to high heat.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of oil. When oil is hot, add mushrooms and stir-fry for a minute.
  • Remove from pan, add more oil, and stir fry celery and red bell pepper.
  • Remove from pan, add more oil, and stir fry onion and garlic.
  • Add turkey to pan. Cook for a minute, then add other vegetables back into pan.
  • Stir in bean sprouts.
  • Add sauce.
  • Bring to a boil, add noodles, and mix everything together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 102 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 621 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 19 g, ServingSize 4 servings (4 portions), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

EASY GROUND TURKEY LO MEIN



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This lo mein can be on the table in no time and is packed with flavor without having to use those fancy sauces. The excess liquid will be soaked up by the noodles. Top with sriracha sauce to taste (optional).

Provided by bd.weld

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (8 ounce) package dried lo mein noodles
4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 cup diced onion
1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 envelope onion soup mix
3 cups chopped celery, 1/4-inch pieces
1 cup sugar snap peas
¼ cup diced red bell pepper
1 (12 ounce) package fresh mung bean sprouts
1 pinch red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook noodles, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and toss with 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
  • Heat remaining sesame oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add turkey, onion, and garlic to the hot oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until ground turkey is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease and return to the pan.
  • Pour in chicken broth, water chestnuts, soy sauce, and onion soup mix. Stir until well combined. Add celery, snap peas, and bell pepper. Cook and stir until slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add noodles and bean sprouts to the pan. Stir to combine and serve immediately, topped with red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.7 calories, Carbohydrate 54.3 g, Cholesterol 143.1 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1611.5 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

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.

EASY VEGETABLE CHOW MEIN



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You don't need takeout with this easy chow mein recipe. Veggie lovers rejoice: snap peas, carrots, onions and mushrooms all round out this easy Asian-inspired dish. Add a few extra ingredients and your homemade chow mein is ready to devour.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 12m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup vegetable broth or Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 bag (1 lb) frozen snap peas, carrots, onions and mushrooms
2 1/2 cups coleslaw mix
4 cups chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Mix broth, cornstarch, oyster sauce and pepper sauce; set aside.
  • Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook garlic and frozen vegetables in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in coleslaw mix and broth mixture. Cook and stir 1 1/2 minutes. Serve over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 690 mg

TURKEY CHOW MEIN



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Greetings! I'm a brand new member to Zaar. Without a doubt, this is the "best" recipe site on the net. I am in awe at the amount of wonderful things to cook and bake. I thought I would start out with one of my simple recipes. Here is an easy skillet meal to help use up all that leftover holiday turkey we all have. Of course, you can substitute chicken or pork also.

Provided by ugogirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 cup diagonally sliced celery
1 -2 clove garlic, minced
2 cups diced cooked turkey
1 (14 ounce) can Chinese vegetables, drained
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1 -2 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook onion in oil over medium heat about 5 minutes.
  • Add celery and garlic and cook 5 minutes more.
  • Add turkey, mixed vegetables, broth and peas; cover and cook 5 minutes.
  • Mix remaining ingredients together and add to skillet.
  • Turn heat up to medium high.
  • Cook, stirring constantly 2 to 3 minutes until sauce is boiling and thickened.
  • Serve over chow mein noodles with rice and additional soy sauce if desired.

TURKEY CHOW MEIN



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Turkey dinner gets an Asian twist in this tasty recipe from our Test Kitchen. Fresh vegetables combine with tender turkey to create a nutritious and hearty entree that's sure to please!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup water, divided
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
4 cups shredded Chinese or napa cabbage
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup cubed cooked turkey
1 cup hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water until smooth; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry celery and onion in oil for 3 minutes. Add cabbage and mushrooms; stir-fry 2 minutes longer. Add the broth, soy sauce, sugar, garlic powder and remaining water; cook and stir until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add turkey; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 659mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY TURKEY CHOW MEIN



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Make and share this Easy Turkey Chow Mein recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen R.

Categories     Poultry

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 green pepper, sliced in thin strips
1 cup celery, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups turkey or 2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry onion soup mix
3 cups turkey, shredded
3 ounces sliced mushrooms, drained
5 ounces sliced water chestnuts, drained
16 ounces bean sprouts, drained
rice
chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • In large skillet saute green pepper and celery in butter for 2 minutes. Add 1-3/4 cup of the broth. Blend remaining 1/4 cup of broth with cornstarch and soy sauce. Gradually add to skillet then add dry soup mix. Cook and stir until thickened. Add turkey, mushrooms, water chestnuts and bean sprouts. Heat through and serve immediately over rice and/or chow mein noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.6, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 383.9, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.8, Protein 3.9

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use a wok: A wok is the best pan for making chow mein. It's large and has a sloping sides, which allows the food to cook evenly.
  • Get your wok hot: Before you add any oil or ingredients, make sure your wok is very hot. This will help prevent the food from sticking.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish. Use fresh vegetables, lean protein, and a good quality sauce.
  • Don't overcrowd the wok: When you add ingredients to the wok, don't overcrowd it. This will prevent the food from cooking evenly.
  • Stir-fry in batches: If you're making a large batch of chow mein, you may need to stir-fry the ingredients in batches. This will help prevent the food from getting mushy.
  • Serve immediately: Chow mein is best served immediately after it's cooked. This will ensure that the noodles are still crispy and the vegetables are still tender.

Conclusion:

Turkey chow mein is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor and vegetables, and it's sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give this turkey chow mein recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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