How many calories are in Chow mein?
Chow mein has about 550 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Chow mein is a lunch chinese recipe with 550 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
550 kcal
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1
Protein
30.5 g
Ingredients
Instructions
Boil 75g of chow mein noodles until al dente, then drain and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat and sauté 75g sliced chicken breast until cooked through.
Add 50g sliced bell peppers, 40g shredded cabbage, and 30g julienned carrots to the wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
Mix 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon oyster sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and 1/4 cup chicken broth; pour over the stir-fry and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add the cooked noodles to the wok and toss everything together to combine and heat through.
Season with 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper and 1 teaspoon sesame oil, then remove from heat and serve immediately.
Nutrition Snapshot
Calories
550
Protein
30.5g
Carbs
60g
Fat
18g
Fiber
5g
Micronutrients
Iron
3.5 mg
Zinc
2.5 mg
Sodium
900 mg
Calcium
60 mg
Folate
80 mcg
Magnesium
45 mg
Potassium
450 mg
Vitamin C
45 mg
Vitamin A
850 mcg
Vitamin B12
0.7 mcg
Diet and Allergen Guide
Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
No
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Chow mein can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chow mein has about 550 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
No. Chow mein is not vegetarian as written because it includes chicken breast, sliced.
Chow mein is not reliably gluten-free as written because it includes chow mein noodles. You can often adapt it with gluten-free swaps if needed.
Yes. This recipe includes Gluten, Soy, and Sesame. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Chow mein can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Personalize This Recipe
See whether this meal fits your daily calories, protein goals, and broader nutrition plan after you create a profile in the app.
Recipe Emails
If you liked Chow mein, sign up for new recipe collections, calorie guides, and simple nutrition tips from Forkd.
Related Recipes
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry is a lunch chinese recipe from the Forkd database with calorie and macro details.
Char siu is a lunch chinese recipe from the Forkd database with calorie and macro details.
Dumplings is a lunch chinese recipe from the Forkd database with calorie and macro details.
Fried rice is a lunch chinese recipe from the Forkd database with calorie and macro details.
Kung pao chicken is a lunch chinese recipe from the Forkd database with calorie and macro details.
Peking duck is a lunch chinese recipe from the Forkd database with calorie and macro details.