Easy Turkey Chow Mein From Leftover Turkey
Are you tired of the same old turkey sandwiches after Thanksgiving and Christmas? Try something different with this easy Turkey Chow Mein recipe. This dish is a great way to use up leftover turkey and turn it into a delicious and satisfying meal. With a savoury chow mein sauce and a mix of veggies like red sweet pepper, broccoli, and spring onions, this chow mein is a very tasty option for dinner. Plus, it’s super easy to make and can be ready in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Why you’ll love this recipe
There are so many reasons to love this Easy Turkey Chow Mein recipe.
First of all, it’s a great way to use up leftover turkey and turn it into a delicious and satisfying meal.
Second, turkey is a healthy option than chicken and beef.
Third, the savoury sauce is bursting with flavour and complements the dish perfectly.
Fourth, it’s a one-pan meal that comes together quickly, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
Finally, it’s a versatile recipe that can be customized to your liking with different veggies or spices.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 250 g Egg Noodles
- 2 cups Leftover Turkey (Cut into small pieces)
- 1 Sweet Red Pepper (chopped)
- 6 Spring Onions (Chopped)
- 4 Cloves of Garlic (finely chopped)
- ½ Broccoli (or Purple Sprouting- chopped)
Marinade For Turkey
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder (granules)
- 1 tbsp Ground Ginger
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce (or Tamari Sauce)
- 2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
Chow Mein Sauce
- 4 tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 4 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 4 tbsp Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 2 tbsp Chilli Sauce (or chili powder)
- 1 tsp Salt
How to make turkey chow mein from leftover turkey
Add the marinade to the turkey pieces, mix thoroughly and set aside.
Chop the veg and set aside. In a small bowl add all the chow mein sauce ingredients and mix together. Set aside.
Cook the noodles per packet instructions and set aside.
Heat the pan/wok with the vegetable oil on medium to high heat and fry the spring onions and garlic for 1 minute and then add the broccoli, and red pepper. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the turkey and cook until heated through.
Add the noodles and the chow mein sauce. Mix thoroughly and continue to cook until heated through and hot. Serve immediately.
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Easy Turkey Chow Mein
Ingredients Â
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 250 g Egg Noodles
- 2 cups Leftover Turkey (Cut into small pieces)
- 1 Sweet Red Pepper (chopped)
- 6 Spring Onions (Chopped)
- 4 Cloves of Garlic (finely chopped)
- ½ Broccoli (or Purple Sprouting- chopped)
Marinade For Turkey
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder (granules)
- 1 tbsp Ground Ginger
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce (or Tamari Sauce)
- 2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
Chow Mein Sauce
- 4 tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 4 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 4 tbsp Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 2 tbsp Chilli Sauce (or chili powder)
- 1 tsp Salt
InstructionsÂ
- Add the marinade to the turkey pieces, mix thoroughly and set aside.1 tsp Garlic Powder, 1 tbsp Ground Ginger, 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, 1 tsp Salt, 2 tsp Black Pepper
- Chop the veg and set aside. In a small bowl add all the chow mein sauce ingredients and mix together. Set aside.1 Sweet Red Pepper, 6 Spring Onions, 4 Cloves of Garlic, ½ Broccoli, 4 tbsp Oyster Sauce, 4 tbsp Soy Sauce, 4 tbsp Vinegar, 2 tbsp Brown Sugar, 2 tbsp Sesame Oil, 2 tbsp Chilli Sauce, 1 tsp Salt
- Cook the noodles per packet instructions and set aside.250 g Egg Noodles
- Heat the pan/wok with the vegetable oil on medium to high heat and fry the spring onions and garlic for 1 minute and then add the broccoli, and red pepper. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the turkey and cook until heated through.2 tbsp Vegetable Oil, 2 cups Leftover Turkey
- Add the noodles and the chow mein sauce. Mix thoroughly and continue to cook until heated through and hot. Serve immediately.
