Chow Mein
Chow Mein is ready in 25 minutes (20 hands-on) and has 673 kcal and 42 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $2.02. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

- Total time
- 25 min
- Hands-on
- 20 min
- Calories
- 673 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $2.02
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Egg noodle nests160 g
- Chicken breast240 g
- Green cabbage160 g
- Carrots100 g
- Bell pepper100 g
- Spring onion (scallion)40 g
- Soy sauce40 g
- Toasted sesame oil10 g
- Cornflour (cornstarch)6 g
- Garlic10 g
- Olive oil20 g
Method
Cook the noodles as the packet says, about 4 minutes, drain and toss them with the sesame oil.
Cut the chicken into strips and toss it with the cornstarch and a little of the soy sauce.
Stir-fry the chicken in the oil in a wok over high heat for 4 minutes, add the garlic and the shredded cabbage, carrot and pepper and cook for 3 minutes.
Add the noodles, the rest of the soy sauce and the scallion and toss for 2 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 673 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrates | 76 g |
| Sugars | 9 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
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