Ah, Chicken Lo Mein 🍜🐔—a classic Chinese-American stir-fry dish with tender noodles, vegetables, and flavorful chicken in a savory soy-based sauce. It’s quick, satisfying, and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Here’s a complete recipe:
🍜 Chicken Lo Mein
Serves 4
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
For the Noodles
- 8 oz (225 g) lo mein noodles, spaghetti, or egg noodles
- Salt, for boiling
For the Vegetables
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced thin
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- ½ cup snow peas
- 3 green onions, sliced
For the Sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp ginger, minced
- 1–2 tbsp vegetable oil, for stir-frying
Instructions
1. Prepare Noodles
- Cook noodles according to package directions until al dente.
- Drain and toss with a little sesame oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
2. Marinate Chicken
- In a bowl, toss sliced chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil.
- Let sit 10–15 minutes (optional, for extra tenderness).
3. Make the Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and ginger.
4. Stir-Fry Chicken & Vegetables
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Stir-fry chicken 4–5 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil and stir-fry vegetables 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.
5. Combine & Finish
- Return chicken to the pan with vegetables.
- Add cooked noodles and pour sauce over everything.
- Toss well to coat and heat through.
- Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.
🔥 Tips for Perfect Chicken Lo Mein
- High heat: Stir-frying on high heat keeps vegetables crisp and chicken juicy.
- Noodles: Don’t overcook; slightly underdone noodles finish cooking in the pan with sauce.
- Variations: Swap chicken for beef, shrimp, or tofu.
- Extra flavor: Add a splash of rice vinegar or chili garlic sauce for a tangy/spicy kick.
Variations
- Vegetarian Lo Mein: Omit chicken and add mushrooms, bok choy, and tofu.
- Spicy Lo Mein: Add chili oil or sriracha to the sauce.
- Peanut Lo Mein: Stir in 2 tbsp peanut butter into the sauce for a nutty twist.
If you want, I can give you a restaurant-style Chicken Lo Mein recipe with extra tender chicken, perfectly saucy noodles, and crisp-tender veggies that tastes just like takeout 🍜✨.
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