Chicken Lo Mein
A delightful dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and silky noodles in a savory sauce, perfect for an easy and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Noodles
- 16 oz fresh Chinese egg noodles These noodles add a delightful texture.
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast or thigh Cut into bite-sized pieces.
Vegetables
- 2.5 cups stir fry vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, snap peas, broccoli) A mix for added color and crunch.
- 1 stalk scallion Chopped for garnish.
Sauce
- ½ cup chicken stock Can be substituted with vegetable stock or water.
- 2 Tablespoons oyster sauce Adds savory depth.
- 1.5 Tablespoons dark soy sauce Enhances color and flavor.
- 1.5 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce Balances flavors.
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch Thickens the sauce.
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil Provides fragrant finish.
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar Adds sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated) For warmth and zing.
- 3 cloves garlic (minced) Adds robust flavor.
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce Adds spice; use sparingly.
- 1 teaspoon Lao Gan Ma Spicy Chili Crisp For flavor and crunch.
- 1 teaspoon Thai chili pepper flakes For additional spice.
Cooking Oil
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil For frying.
Instructions
Prepare Lo Mein Sauce
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, low sodium soy sauce, chicken stock, cornstarch, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, chili garlic sauce, and Lao Gan Ma. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
Marinate Chicken
- Marinate the chicken with 1 tablespoon of the prepared sauce.
Boil Noodles
- Boil water and cook the noodles until al dente. Rinse under cold water and drizzle with oil.
Stir Fry Chicken and Vegetables
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok and cook the marinated chicken until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, stir fry the vegetables for 2-3 minutes.
Combine Noodles and Sauce
- Add the noodles and remaining sauce to the pan with vegetables. Toss until well-coated. Return chicken and mix gently. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of rice vinegar to the sauce. Allow chicken to marinate longer for an enhanced taste. Cooking chicken in batches helps achieve a good sear.