13 Recipes for Chow Mein Noodles

By Food & Wine
Updated June 12, 2017
Skip the takeout menu entirely and make your own delicious chow mein noodles instead. From standard shrimp chow mein to creative cold noodle dishes, chow mein noodles are the perfect ingredient for fast and flavorful meals.
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Updated Chicken Chow Mein

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Marcia Kiesel's modern version of this Chinese-American dish includes stir-fried egg noodles with chicken sausage, chiles, basil and an unexpected ingredient—orange juice.

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Mushroom and Garlic Chicken Chow Mein

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Chicken and garlicky mushrooms pair perfectly in this easy Chinese chow mein recipe.

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Beef and Broccoli Chow Mein

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The classic combination of beef and broccoli make a delicious appearance in this easy chow mein recipe.

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Shrimp Chow Mein

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Easy enough for a last-minute dinner, this shrimp chow mein recipe will satisfy cravings for take-out.

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Vegetable Chow Mein

Loaded with fresh vegetables and easy to make, this vegetable chow mein recipe is perfect for a healthy dinner or side dish.

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Cashew Chicken Chow Mein

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Spicy Beef Chow Mein

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These fiery chow mein noodles are packed with seared beef, healthy cabbage and crunchy snow peas.

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Bok Choy Chow Mein

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Fresh bok choy make this classic Chinese noodle recipe extra healthy and delicious.

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Ginger Pork Chow Mein

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Delicious ginger pork takes these easy Chinese noodles to the next level.

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Mongolian Beef and Baby Bok Choy Stir-Fry with Crispy Chow Mein Noodles

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This sweet and gingery beef becomes extra tender from marinating it in beer. Turn this meal into a party hors d'oeuvre by serving the beef in bite-sized pieces with toothpicks on top of the crispy noodles.

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Cold Peanut Noodles with Tofu and Red Peppers

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A vast improvement on the usual sesame noodles made famous by a million Chinese take-out menus, this silky version includes chunks of tofu and sweet, crunchy slices of red bell pepper.

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Dan Dan Noodles

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Joanne Chang, owner of Flour Bakery + Cafe in Boston, sets aside her rolling pin to make stir-fries and noodle dishes like this peanutty dan dan at a second restaurant.

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Kale Salad with Sesame Dressing

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Kale, a superfood green, is incredibly versatile. Try it with an easy Asian-inspired sesame dressing, made with toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, peanut butter and rice wine vinegar.

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