Chow Mein Noodle Snack

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Get ready to elevate your snack game with this irresistible Chow Mein Noodle Snack recipe! Perfectly crunchy chow mein noodles are tossed with roasted peanuts and coated in a savory-sweet glaze made with soy sauce, butter, brown sugar, and a hint of garlic and onion powder. A touch of crushed red pepper flakes adds just the right amount of heat, while optional sesame seeds bring a nutty crunch to every bite. This quick and easy snack comes together in just 15 minutes and is ideal for casual munching, party spreads, or an afternoon pick-me-up. Bursting with bold flavors and satisfying textures, this snack will quickly become your go-to!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 5 min
• Cook Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

9 items

• 4 cups Chow mein noodles
• 1 cup Peanuts (roasted, unsalted)
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional)

📝 Instructions

7 steps

1. Preheat a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium heat.

2. Melt the butter in the skillet and add the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir until the sugar is melted and the ingredients are well combined.

3. Add the chow mein noodles and roasted peanuts to the skillet. Toss to coat them evenly with the sauce.

4. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the noodles are lightly toasted and the sauce is absorbed.

5. If using sesame seeds, sprinkle them over the mixture and stir to combine.

6. Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool for a few minutes.

7. Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container for later. Enjoy your crunchy, flavorful snack!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (128.3g)

Calories		373
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		23.2 g	30%
	Saturated Fat	5.4 g	27%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		15 mg	5%
Sodium		585 mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate		33.2 g	12%
	Dietary Fiber	3.9 g	14%
	Total Sugars	5.9 g
Protein		11.6 g	23%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	0%
Calcium		57 mg	4%
Iron		2.2 mg	12%
Potassium		337 mg	7%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1257 cal (53.9%%)

Protein: 278 cal (11.9%%)

Carbs: 798 cal (34.2%%)