Best 10 Skinny Chicken Chow Mein Recipes

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Skinny Chicken Chow Mein is a delicious and healthier take on the classic Chinese dish. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or a quick lunch. This version of chow mein is made with lean chicken, fresh vegetables, and a light sauce that is packed with flavor. The result is a satisfying and guilt-free meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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

SKINNY CHICKEN CHOW MEIN RECIPE



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Enjoy a Chinese takeaway favourite for around 300 calories! Our skinny low calorie Chicken Chow Mein meal is easy to make... An indulgent, low calorie midweek meal to spice things up a bit.

Provided by By the wlr team

Time 46m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tbsp sunflower oil
225g skinless chicken breast fillet
½ medium onion
6g garlic
10g root ginger
175g mange tout
175g egg noodles
175g bean sprouts
5g powdered five spice
3 tbsp dark soy sauce

Steps:

  • Put a piece of foil (Approx 30x40cm) onto a baking sheet and brush the centre with 1 tsp of the oil.
  • Place the chicken breasts, side by side, onto the centre of the foil, and sprinkle with 30ml of water. Close the foil around the chicken to make a loose, but tightly closed, parcel.
  • Bake the chicken in the oven for 30-35 minutes until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the oven, allow it to cool slightly, shred and set aside.
  • Thinly slice the onion, garlic and ginger, and top and tail the mange tout.
  • Cook the noodles in a large pan of boiling, salted water according to the pack instructions.
  • In the meantime, heat the remaining oil in a wok or large frying pan, and stir-fry the onion and ginger over high heat for 2-3 minutes until onion is softened.
  • Add the garlic, bean sprouts, mange tout and five spice powder, and continue stir-frying for a further minute.
  • Drain the noodles well and add to the wok/frying pan, add shredded chicken and soy sauce. Stir-fry for a further 2 minutes until piping hot. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize portion, Calories 302 cal, Carbohydrate 29.64778 g, Fat 8.16400941 g, Fiber 3.01068725 g, Protein 27.8113271 g

SKINNY CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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An easy dish taken from the Cook Yourself Thin TV series. This is easily adapted to accommodate the contents of your fridge.

Provided by Noo8820

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

175 g medium egg noodles
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
1 onion
2 garlic cloves
175 g bean sprouts
175 g mange-touts peas
225 g chicken breasts
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
10 g grated gingerroot
5 g five-spice powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas 5. Put a piece of foil 30 x 40 cm onto a baking sheet and brush the centre with 1 tsp of the oil.
  • Place the chicken side by side onto the centre of the foil and sprinkle with 30 ml water. Close the foil around the chicken to make a loose but tightly closed parcel.
  • Bake the chicken for 30-35 minutes until cooked through. Allow to cool slightly, shred and set aside.
  • Thinly slice the onion, garlic and ginger. Ttop and tail the mange tout.
  • Cook the noodle in a large pan of salted water according to packet instructions.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a wok or large pan and stir fry the onion and ginger over high heat until soft. Add the garlic, bean sprouts and mange tout and five spice. Fry for 1 minute.
  • Drain the noodles well, add to the wok with the chicken and soy sauce. Stir fry a further 2 minutes or so until piping hot, and then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.5, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 97.4, Sodium 1088.9, Carbohydrate 35.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 6.8, Protein 32.8

SKINNY CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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If you've been following for a while you'll know that my family came for a visit a few months ago. When they were here I made a few things that made my sister think of me when she found a few websites, mainly skinnykitchen.com, where I found "Skinny Chow Mein". From there, I developed the following recipe. When I first made it, we only had enough for Craig and my lunch the next day. We both said WOW, this was amazing, and even better the next day. So I made it again, and this time....even better.

Provided by bobcooks

Categories     Asian

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 17

16 oz refrigerated yakisoba
2 cups celery, sliced on the diagonally
2 cups onion, diced
5 cups cabbage, shredded
8 oz Shredded Carrots
5 oz Snow Peas, chopped
1 ½ cups cooked chicken breast, diced
Cooking spray
2 tsp vegetable oil
⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce (6 tablespoons)
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp garlic chili sauce
2 tbsp water
2 cloves garlic, mined
2 tsp ginger (from a jar),
Fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook the noodles for about 2-3 minutes just until soft. Do not over cook.
  • In the meantime, prep all vegetables and dice the chicken. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, add all sauce ingredients and mix until well blended. Set aside.
  • Coat a large nonstick wok or pan with cooking spray. Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in pan.
  • Add celery and onions and sauté over medium-high heat for several minutes until onions become soft. Add cabbage, carrots and peas and chicken.
  • Sauté another few minutes until soft. Turn down to medium heat, add noodles and soy sauce mixture. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes or until noodles are heated through. Stir constantly to blend everything.
  • Store any leftovers in the fridge for a few days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 1/2 cup

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 main course servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 ounces dried chuka soba noodles, or other Chinese egg noodles
1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons peanut oil
Kosher salt
1/2 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, plus more for the table
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 6 ounces), cut into thin 2-inch-long strips
1 teaspoon dark Asian sesame oil
1 heaping tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 scallion, white and green minced
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced on the diagonal
10 dried shittake mushrooms, rehydrated, drained, and thinly sliced
1/3 cup thinly sliced canned water chestnuts
6 ounces fresh mung bean sprouts
3 cups cooked white rice, hot

Steps:

  • Boil the noodles according to package instructions. Drain in a colander in the sink and rinse under cold running water. Shake the colander to drain off excess water and pat the noodles dry with a towel. Heat 1/4 cup of the peanut oil in a large seasoned or non-stick skillet over high heat. Add the noodles, spreading them out to evenly cover the skillet, and fry, turning once, until golden brown and crispy, about 8 minutes. (Break the noodles up, by stirring, near the end of the cooking). Transfer noodles to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt to taste. Set aside. Discard any excess oil and wipe out the pan. Whisk together the chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch, and sugar in a small bowl, and set aside. Season the chicken with the dark sesame oil, salt, and pepper, and set aside. Heat the skillet over high heat. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil until very hot. Add the ginger, garlic, and scallion and stir-fry, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the chicken and stir-fry, until lightly browned, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add the onion, celery, and mushrooms and stir-fry, until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add the water chestnuts and spread the ingredients to the outside of the pan to form a well in the center. Pour the chicken broth mixture into the well, bring to a boil, and stir to coat the chow mein mixture. Stir in the bean sprouts and remove from the heat. Season generously to taste with pepper. Transfer chicken chow mein to a warm platter and top with the fried noodles. Serve immediately with rice. Pass more soy sauce at the table.
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CRISPY CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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Looking for a flavorful Asian dinner using Snap Peas? Then try out this hearty chicken chow mein that's sprinkled with cashew.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 to 12.2-oz.) pkg. frozen breaded chicken breast bites
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
2 cups frozen sugar snap peas
1 1/2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry
3/4 cup purchased classic stir-fry sauce
3 1/2 cups wide or regular chow mein noodles
1/3 cup cashew halves or pieces

Steps:

  • Bake chicken breast bites as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add celery and carrots; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add sugar snap peas and bell pepper and onion stir-fry; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.
  • Add chicken breast bites to skillet. Stir in stir-fry sauce. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently. Serve over chow mein noodles. Sprinkle with cashew halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 5 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2310 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

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

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

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.

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

CREAMY CHOW MEIN CHICKEN



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Looking for something different to take to potlucks? Look no further. With this tasty alternative, Mary Edwards of Vacaville, California turns basic pantry items into a tempting Asian delight.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (6 ounces) chow mein noodles, divided
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup milk
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, undrained
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, undrained
1/2 cup cashews

Steps:

  • Sprinkle half of the chow mein noodles into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a bowl, combine the chicken, celery, onion, soups, milk, water chestnuts, mushrooms and cashews. Spoon over the noodles; top with remaining noodles. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 784mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

ONE-POT CHICKEN CHOW MEIN RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: soy sauce, ginger, garlic, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, red pepper flakes, pepper, chicken breasts, onion, celery, carrots, cabbage, ramen noodle, chicken broth, scallion

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Dinner

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

⅓ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
pepper, to taste
2 chicken breasts, cubed
½ onion, julienned
3 stalks celery, sliced
4 carrots, julienned
3 cups cabbage, shredded
2 packages ramen noodle, without seasoning packet
1 ½ cups chicken broth
scallion

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix soy sauce, ginger, garlic, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, red pepper flakes, and pepper.
  • Place chicken cubes into a re-sealable plastic bag pour half of the marinade into the bag and save the rest for later.
  • Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
  • Pour the marinated chicken into a large pot and cook over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the pot.
  • Add sesame oil to the bottom of the pot and add the onion, celery, carrots, and cabbage. Sauté until the onions are translucent.
  • Place both of the ramen noodle bricks into the bottom of the pot.
  • Pour in chicken broth over the noodles.
  • Cover the noodles with the vegetables as much as possible. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the noodles are cooked through.
  • Break up the noodles and add back the chicken, and pour in the rest of the marinade from earlier.
  • Garnish with scallions.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 11 grams

Tips:

  • Use lean protein: Opt for chicken breast or tofu instead of fatty meats like pork or beef.
  • Choose whole-wheat noodles: Whole-wheat noodles are a healthier alternative to white noodles, as they are higher in fiber and nutrients.
  • Load up on vegetables: Vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, so add as many as you can to your chow mein.
  • Use a low-sodium soy sauce: Soy sauce is a staple ingredient in chow mein, but it can be high in sodium. Choose a low-sodium soy sauce to reduce the sodium content of your dish.
  • Go easy on the oil: Oil is necessary for stir-frying, but too much oil can make your chow mein greasy. Use just enough oil to coat the pan and prevent the ingredients from sticking.

Conclusion:

Skinny chicken chow mein is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is packed with lean protein, vegetables, and whole-wheat noodles, and it is low in fat and sodium. With a few simple swaps, you can easily make this dish at home and enjoy all the flavors of traditional chow mein without the guilt.

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