Best 5 Lo Mein Take Out Copycat Recipes

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Lo mein is a popular takeout dish that is easy to make at home. With a few simple ingredients and some basic cooking techniques, you can create a delicious lo mein that rivals your favorite takeout restaurant. Whether you prefer your lo mein with chicken, beef, shrimp, or vegetables, there is a recipe out there that is perfect for you. The key to making great lo mein is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients and to cook the noodles properly. With a little practice, you'll be able to make lo mein that is just as good as, if not better than, your favorite takeout spot.

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

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST COPYCAT P.F.CHANG'S LO MEIN EVER



How to Make the Best Copycat P.F.Chang's Lo Mein Ever image

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

LO MEIN
8 ounces lo mein noodles*
1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
2-3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 red, orange or yellow bell pepper, julienned
1 carrot, julienned
1/2 cup snow peas
SAUCE
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce, or more, to taste
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon Sriracha, or more, to taste

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, ginger and Sriracha; set aside.
  • In a large pot of boiling water, cook lo mein noodles according to package instructions; drain well.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat.
  • Add snow peas; cook several minutes.
  • Add garlic, mushrooms, bell pepper and carrot.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in egg noodles and soy sauce mixture, and gently toss to combine.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 3 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 8 oz, Sodium 281 grams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

RESTAURANT-STYLE CHICKEN LO MEIN



Restaurant-Style Chicken Lo Mein image

This chicken lo mein recipe is surprisingly easy to make at home, and it actually tastes a lot better than what you can get at most takeout restaurants.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Noodles and Pasta

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 oz. boneless skinless chicken thighs ((225g, cut into thin strips))
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons water
2 teaspoons oil ((plus more for cooking))
1 clove garlic ((minced))
4 cups cabbage ((shredded))
2 medium carrots ((julienned))
1 tablespoon shaoxing wine
16 oz. fresh lo mein egg noodles
1 tablespoon soy sauce
4 teaspoons dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon sugar
2 cups mung bean sprouts
2 scallions ((julienned))

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the chicken with 2 teaspoons each of cornstarch, water, and oil. In a wok over high heat, add 2 tablespoons oil, and sear the chicken for a couple minutes until browned. Remove from the wok, and set aside.
  • Add another couple tablespoons of oil to the wok, and add the garlic. After 10 seconds, add the cabbage and carrots. Stir-fry on high heat for a minute and add the wine in a circle around the perimeter of the wok.
  • Add the noodles and chicken back to the wok and mix well from the bottom up for about 30 seconds. If the noodles aren't coming apart, add about 1/4 cup water to the noodles to loosen them up a bit.
  • Then cover the wok for one minute. Remove the cover and add the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and sugar. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, and add the bean sprouts and scallions. Stir-fry for one more minute and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Sodium 502 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN LO MEIN



Chicken Lo Mein image

Make take-out style Chicken Lo Mein in minutes

Provided by Stephanie Manley

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 ounces lo mein noodles
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
8 ounces chicken breast (could use boneless thigh meat)
1 tablespoon wok oil (you can use vegetable oil)
3 teaspoons minced garlic
8 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced
1 cup sliced bell pepper
1 cup thinly sliced carrots (cut on the diagonal)
1/2 cup sliced white onion
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
1 teaspoon sriracha

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized bowl combine reduced-sodium soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Stir to combine. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to the marinade.
  • Cook noodles according to package directions.
  • In a small bowl combine reduced-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and Sriracha. Stir well, and set aside.
  • Heat wok to medium-high, add oil, and allow for it to warm up.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade (discard marinade, do not use again) and cook in the wok stirring frequently. The chicken should cook in about 5 minutes. Remove chicken from the wok.
  • Add additional oil to the skillet or wok, if it is dry.
  • Add mushrooms, bell pepper, carrot, onion, and garlic. Cook stirring frequentlyuntil the vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in the noodles, chicken, and the sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 908 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VEGGIE LO MEIN



Veggie Lo Mein image

This copycat version of PF Chang's veggie lo mein recipe includes lo mein noodles and mixed vegetables cooked in a deliciously sweet yet spicy sauce.

Provided by The SouthernPlate Staff

Categories     Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces lo mein noodles
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bag frozen mixed veggies of your choice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil (this makes a huge difference)
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 teaspoon sriracha

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sriracha. Set aside.
  • In a large pot of boiling water, cook the lo mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain well.
  • Heat about two tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. If you want to add chicken or beef to your dish, now is the time to cook it in this olive oil. Add bite-sized pieces of chicken, steak, or ground beef and cook until brown and no longer pink in the center. Then, add frozen veggies and cook, stirring often, until heated through and tender.
  • Stir in the cooked noodles and sauce mixture, and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

LO MEIN (TAKE-OUT COPYCAT)



Lo Mein (Take-Out Copycat) image

Lo mein should not be a lengthy process (if Chinese Restaurants can have it ready in a fastly manner then the process should be fairly quick.) This Lo mein recipe doesn't require a dozen of different condiments and the process from start to finish is probably less than 20 minutes! Make it Chicken Lo mein but vegetables that you may already have on hand can be all that you really need.

Provided by Alyona's Cooking

Categories     Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb Lo-mein noodles (can use dried ramen noodles or spaghetti pasta)
1 carrot (julienned)
1/2 cup cabbage (chopped/ can use napa cabbage, bottoms of salad greens or regular cabbage)
1 onion (Small, sliced)
2 TBSP oyster sauce
3 TBSP soy sauce
2 TBSP sugar
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic (crushed)
1/8 tsp dried ginger
dash of white pepper

Steps:

  • Cook noodles to package instructions. Drain; rinse and toss with 1 TBSP oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add 1 TBSP of oil and veggies. Stir until vegetables are nicely seared (about 3 minutes.) Add in the noodles and pour in the sauce. Toss everything together over high heat until well combined. Serve.
  • NOTE: Add 1 tsp of sesame oil with the veggies for an aromatic flavor. Use peanut oil or canola oil for the stir-fry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 1 g, Sodium 775 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will give your lo mein the best flavor.
  • Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Overcooked noodles will be mushy and unpleasant to eat.
  • Stir-fry the vegetables until they are tender-crisp. You don't want them to be mushy, but you also don't want them to be raw.
  • Add the sauce and cook until the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated. Be sure to stir constantly so that the sauce doesn't burn.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions, cilantro, or sesame seeds before serving. This will add a pop of color and flavor to your dish.

Conclusion:

Lo mein is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a lo mein that tastes just like your favorite takeout. So next time you're craving Chinese food, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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