Description
This Chow Mein recipe is tossed in a glossy, savory sauce and packed with crisp vegetables and optional protein. It’s the perfect quick dinner that delivers the cozy satisfaction of takeout—with better flavor and freshness.
Ingredients
8 oz chow mein noodles
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 cup julienned carrots
1 cup snow peas
4 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup cooked chicken or tofu (optional)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
1. Slice all vegetables and optional protein; set aside.
2. Cook chow mein noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and toss with a little oil.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and sugar.
4. Heat oil in a skillet or wok. Cook chicken or tofu until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
5. Add more oil if needed. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add carrots, snow peas, and cabbage. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.
6. Return noodles and protein to the pan. Pour in the sauce and stir-fry for 2 more minutes until everything is well coated.
7. Sprinkle green onions, toss one last time, and serve hot.
Notes
Prep all ingredients before starting—stir-frying goes quickly.
Use cold rinsed noodles to prevent sticking and sogginess.
Customize veggies based on what’s in season or your fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg