Everyone loves a hot and tasty bowl of Lo Mein, a popular Chinese noodle dish known for its flavour, speed, and flexibility. Try our new recipe for Chicken Lo Mein, a classic that combines tender chicken, crisp veggies, and tasty noodles for a delicious meal.
Ingredients:
For the Lo Mein:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 ounces dried lo mein noodles (or substitute with spaghetti or linguine)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
For the Stir-Fry:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 1 onion, sliced (optional)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced (optional)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup snow peas
- 4 scallions, sliced (white and green parts)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions:
Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of cornstarch, and a pinch of pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
Cook the noodles:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the lo mein noodles according to package instructions, usually for 3-4 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the noodles and rinse under cold water to stop them from cooking further. Toss with 1 teaspoon of sesame oil to prevent sticking.
Make the sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and chicken broth.
Stir-fry the chicken and vegetables:
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Add the onion and bell pepper (if using) and cook for another minute, until softened slightly.
Add the broccoli and snow peas to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
Assemble the lo mein:
Add the cooked noodles and chicken back to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together to coat.
Garnish with sliced scallions and serve immediately.
Useful Tips:
You can customize this recipe with your favourite vegetables. Other good options include carrots, mushrooms, baby corn, or snap peas.
If you don’t have oyster sauce, you can substitute it with an additional tablespoon of soy sauce or a teaspoon of fish sauce.
To make the dish gluten-free, use gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce and gluten-free noodles.
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Chicken Lo Mein
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 ounces dried lo mein noodles
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
For the Sauce:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp cornstarch
For the Stir-Fry:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced (optional)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- ½ cup snow peas
- 1 1 onion, sliced (optional)
- 4 scallions, sliced (white and green parts)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of cornstarch, and a pinch of pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Cook the noodles:Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the lo mein noodles according to package instructions, usually for 3-4 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the noodles and rinse under cold water to stop them from cooking further. Toss with 1 teaspoon of sesame oil to prevent sticking.
- Make the sauce:In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and chicken broth.
- Stir-fry the chicken and vegetables:Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Add the onion and bell pepper (if using) and cook for another minute, until softened slightly.Add the broccoli and snow peas to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
- Assemble the lo mein:Add the cooked noodles and chicken back to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together to coat.Garnish with sliced scallions and serve immediately
