Best 8 Chow Mein Dinner Recipes

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Chow mein is a classic Chinese dish that has become a popular favorite around the world. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a great option for those with different dietary preferences or restrictions. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a party, there's a chow mein recipe out there to suit your needs. With so many different recipes available, it can be difficult to know where to start. That's why we've compiled a list of some of the best chow mein recipes, so you can be sure to find the perfect one for your next meal.

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CHOW MEIN



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This Chinese-American restaurant staple pairs crispy fried noodles with chicken and vegetables stir-fried in a thick brown sauce. This family-friendly dinner couldn't be easier to make.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons soy sauce
5 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
6 ounces Hong Kong chow mein noodles
6 fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and caps cut into 1/4-inch strips (or dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and cut into 1/4-inch strips)
3/4 cup julienned carrot
1 cup chopped Chinese broccoli
3 tablespoons julienned peeled ginger (from a 3-inch piece)
2 large cloves garlic, minced (4 teaspoons)
1 cup mung bean sprouts
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Steps:

  • Whisk 3 tablespoons soy sauce into cornstarch in a small bowl. Whisk in 2 tablespoons wine, sugar, and broth. Season chicken with salt and remaining 2 teaspoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon wine.
  • Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high and add 1/4 cup oil; heat until shimmering. Add noodles and flatten to an even layer. Reduce heat to medium and cook 1 minute. Add 1/3 cup water and cook, pushing edges in with a spatula to shape into a more compact disc, until golden brown and the entire thing holds together like a mat, 4 to 5 minutes more. Carefully slide a spatula underneath and flip over. Drizzle 2 tablespoons oil around edges of pan. Cook until crisp on the second side, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to serving plate.
  • Return pan to medium high-heat, add chicken, and cook until golden brown on one side, 1 to 2 minutes. Toss and cook until almost cooked through, about 1 minute more. Remove from pan. To the pan, add 2 tablespoons oil and mushrooms and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Add carrots and Chinese broccoli. Toss 1 minute. Add ginger and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir sauce to recombine, then add to pan and bring to a boil. Add chicken and toss to combine. Stir in sprouts and sesame oil. Serve over crispy noodles.

CHOW MEIN DINNER



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Add something flavorful to your Asian cuisine night. Serve ground beef and vegetables stir-fry topped with dumplings - a hearty meal made ready in 35 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
2 cups water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon mild-flavor molasses
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons Original Bisquick™ mix
2 cups frozen stir-fry vegetables (from 1-pound bag)
2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
2/3 cup water

Steps:

  • Cook beef in 10-skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Mix 2 cups water, the soy sauce, molasses, ginger, garlic powder and 3 tablespoons Bisquick; stir into beef mixture. Stir in frozen vegetables. Cook about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until boiling.
  • Stir remaining ingredients until soft dough forms. Drop by 6 spoonfuls onto boiling beef mixture; reduce heat.
  • Cook uncovered 10 minutes. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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When we go out for Chinese food, my husband always orders chicken chow mein. I created this recipe using richer-flavored tamari sauce rather than soy. -Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon cornstarch
2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2/3 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup sliced onion
1/4 cup thinly sliced green pepper
2 tablespoons julienned carrot
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
1 cup cooked brown rice
2 tablespoons chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, salt and ginger until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry the mushrooms, celery, onion, pepper and carrot in oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic; stir-fry 1-2 minutes longer or 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 chicken; heat through. Serve with rice; sprinkle with chow mein noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 984mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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.

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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My grandmother got this recipe from a friend over 30 years ago, and I have made additions to it. It's delicious! Serve over cooked white rice or crisp noodles.

Provided by Ruth A. Dawson

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup butter
½ cup chopped mushrooms
2 cups chopped celery
2 onions, chopped
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 ½ cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can baby corn
½ cup green beans
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
⅓ cup cold water
3 cups cooked, cubed chicken meat

Steps:

  • In a wok or skillet, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Add mushrooms, celery, onions and garlic powder; cook until the onions have wilted. Add chicken broth and baby corn. Continue cooking until celery is cooked but still crisp. Stir in the green beans or bean sprouts and soy sauce.
  • Mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl. Slowly stir into vegetables. Sauce should start to thicken a little. Mix in chicken, and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 275.6 mg, Sugar 4.4 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

CHOW MEIN



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A delicious and satisfying dinner perfect to use as leftovers the next day for lunch.

Provided by Ree Drummond

Categories     Chinese,dinner,pasta

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 oz thin lo mein noodles
1 Tbsp peanut oil
1 carrot, julienned
½ head napa cabbage, sliced thin
½ onion, sliced
¼ cup chicken broth
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
Sliced green onions, for topping

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the peanut oil. Add the carrots, cabbage and onions and cook for 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, soy sauce and sesame oil, then toss in the noodles. Top with sliced green onions.

AUTHENTIC CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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This is an amazing fix for Chinese. Chicken, vegetables, and noodles in a delicious garlicy sauce. (Flavored with the delicious All-Purpose stir-fry sauce!) Feel free to add some mushrooms or broccoli.

Provided by Sierra Silver

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 bunch scallion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced diagonally
4 stalks celery, sliced diagonally
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 head cabbage, chopped
1 lb spaghetti noodles
2 cups stir-fry sauce

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions, for minimum time.
  • Heat oil in large wok over high heat.
  • Add chicken; stir-fry until no pink is visible, roughly four minutes. remove with slotted spoon.
  • Add garlic, ginger, onion, scallions, carrots, and celery; stir-fry until softened, roughly five minutes.
  • Add cabbage; stir-fry on to two minutes, or just until wilting begins.
  • Add back chicken, water chestnuts, noodles, and sauce; stir-fry until heated through.
  • *Note: I used All-purpose Stir-Fry Sauce(Number 87748) for this.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.7, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 32.9, Sodium 1026.8, Carbohydrate 67.3, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 11.7, Protein 24.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and meat will give your chow mein the best flavor.
  • Cook your noodles al dente: This means cooking them until they are still slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked noodles will be mushy and won't hold up well in the stir-fry.
  • Use a hot wok or large skillet: This will help to create a nice sear on the noodles and vegetables and prevent them from sticking.
  • Stir-fry in batches: If you're cooking a large batch of chow mein, cook the noodles and vegetables in batches so that they don't overcrowd the pan. Overcrowding will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Add the sauce last: The sauce should be added at the end of the cooking process so that it doesn't overcook and lose its flavor.
  • Serve immediately: Chow mein is best served immediately after it is cooked. The noodles will start to soften and become mushy if they sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Chow mein is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. By following these tips, you can make a chow mein that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give chow mein a try!

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