Best 3 Quick And Easy Chow Mein Recipes

Chow mein is a popular Chinese noodle dish that is known for its quick and easy preparation. If you are looking for a delicious and fast meal, chow mein is an excellent choice. This article will provide you with tips and tricks for making the best chow mein at home, including choosing the right noodles, selecting fresh vegetables, and perfecting the sauce. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a mouthwatering chow mein dish that will satisfy your cravings and impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN CHOW MEIN

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

Provided by Shelli

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 tablespoons chopped onions
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup diced celery
2 cups vegetables, of your choice (oriental, carrots, water chestnuts, ect)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
chow mein noodles or rice

Steps:

Brown onions in butter.
Add chicken, celery and other veggies.
Mix chicken broth, soy sauce and sugar and pour into pan with chicken and veggies.
Simmer for 30 minutes.
Thicken with the 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with just a little bit of water.
Serve over chow mein noodles or rice.

QUICK AND EASY CHOW MEIN

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This is simply the best! A lot of recipes on here seem to list chow mein as being a rice dish, but I've always known it as noodles, like this one. Use as a side dish or main dish. Easily made vegetarian.

Provided by JESMom

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 ounces chow mein noodles or 6 ounces thin spaghetti
1 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
16 ounces cooked chicken
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables

Steps:

Cook noodles according to directions. Drain and set aside.
In a small dish, combine the broth, cornstarch and salt; set aside.
Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok, then add the onion, ginger and garlic. Stir-fry until you can smell it, about 1 minute. Add the veggies, until thawed, maybe 4 minutes.
Add the chicken and broth. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils and thickens, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir the veggie mixture into the noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.3, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 85.1, Sodium 783.4, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 1.5, Protein 35.5

HAMBURG CHOW MEIN QUICK AND EASY

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This recipe used to be on the back of a rice box many years ago. Its very adaptable to adding your favorite chinese veggies, sometimes I add sliced mushrooms, etc. My family has always loved it and over rice with chinese noodles its really good and quick!!

Provided by Carol Junkins

Categories Other Main Dishes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 lb hamburg
1 1/2 c water
1/2 large onion
3-4 stick of celery (chopped)
1 can(s) bean sprouts
1 can(s) sliced or whole chestnuts
1 can(s) sliced mushrooms or peas
SAUCE:
1/2 c water
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp gravy master
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp sugar
topping 1 can chow mein noodles
I ADJUST THIS SAUCE BY ADDING MORE SOY SAUCE AND WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE TO GIVE IT A LITTLE KICK AS THEY SAY.

Steps:

1. Fry hamburg in large skillet ~ drain grease if needed. Pour water in and add chopped celery and onion ~cover ~ let simmer til tender (10-15 Min)
2. Add canned bean sprouts and canned sliced or whole chestnuts that have been drained and rinsed under cold water then add to pan and heat til hot. (can also add canned mushrooms, whole or sliced)
3. Sauce: mix all ingredients together and stir as you add to hamburg ~ add more water as needed. (I add more soy sauce and worcestershire sauce to give it more zip)
4. Pour all over boiled Rice (around 2 cups) and top with chow mein noodles. QUICK & EASY !!!!!

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh vegetables, lean protein, and flavorful sauces will make a big difference in the final dish.
Don't overcrowd the wok or pan. This will prevent the noodles from cooking evenly and becoming mushy.
Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Overcooked noodles will be soft and mushy, while undercooked noodles will be hard and chewy.
Add the vegetables and protein to the wok or pan in stages. This will help to prevent them from overcrowding and becoming soggy.
Stir-fry the ingredients over high heat until they are cooked through. This will help to create a nice caramelized flavor.
Add the sauce to the wok or pan and stir-fry until the ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve the chow mein immediately, garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, or crushed red pepper flakes.

Conclusion:

Chow mein is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make a delicious chow mein at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chow mein a try.

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