Homemade Chicken Chow Mein Recipe (Easy Takeout Inspired Dinner)

It’s time for another Paul’s Pick and this month he chose a homemade chicken chow mein recipe from one of his favorite online chefs, Justin Holmes.

And honestly? This ended up being a really solid quick dinner option.

Why Paul Chose This Recipe

Paul loves Asian takeout flavors, so this recipe immediately caught his attention.

The version we used isn’t actually written out on the creator’s website. It’s only available as a video, but it looked simple, quick, and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Which, lately, is exactly the kind of recipe we’ve been needing more of.

How It Was to Make

This recipe was very easy to throw together. Prep, cook, and eating all happened within about 15–20 minutes, which automatically makes this feel like a win in my book.

There weren’t any complicated steps, and everything came together quickly without making a huge mess in the kitchen.

How It Turned Out

Overall, we both really liked it. It had that comforting takeout style noodle feel while still being lighter and homemade.

For me, the only thing I’d change next time is adding something spicy. As someone who always orders spicy dishes when we get Asian takeout, I felt like it needed a little heat. But flavor wise, it was still really good.

Family Review

This one definitely had mixed kid reactions.

Paul: Big fan. He had two bowls. His one complaint was that it “didn’t taste unhealthy enough,” which honestly made me laugh. Would probably add extra sauce or something slightly more indulgent next time.

Charlotte (toddler): Mostly focused on the noodles, which honestly felt expected.

Ben: Not a fan. According to him, the noodles were “too squishy,” which both Paul and I were very confused by. Some days I really miss the phase where he would just happily eat whatever I made.

Final Thoughts

This is definitely one I’ll keep in the back of my mind for quick weeknight dinners.

It’s:

  • fast
  • easy
  • filling
  • and comes together with very little effort

And while it may not have been a hit with everyone in the house, it still felt like a solid addition to our meal rotation. Especially for nights when I need something quick and maybe when Ben isn’t home.

Looking to try this recipe for yourself? You can find the original video here! Facebook

Looking for more weeknight ideas? You can find more reviews here: Easy Weeknight Meals

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