Description
Quick yet satisfying chicken lo mein ready in just 30 minutes. A comforting bowl of savory noodles that feels like takeout, made right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz egg noodles
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 large carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp minced garlic (about 6 cloves)
- 4 scallions (white parts lengthwise, green parts cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1.5 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch (for sauce)
- 1/2 tsp pepper (white or black)
- 1/4 cup water or low sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Slice the chicken into thin strips and toss with 1 tbsp light soy sauce, ½ tbsp cornstarch, and 1 tbsp cooking oil. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- Prep the veggies: While the chicken marinates, thinly slice the carrot and bell pepper. Chop the white parts of the scallions lengthwise and cut the green tops into 2-inch pieces.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, combine 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1.5 tbsp dark soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, ½ tsp sugar, 2 tsp cornstarch, and ½ tsp pepper.
- Cook the noodles: Prepare 10 oz egg noodles according to the package instructions. Once done, drain and rinse under cold water. Toss with a little oil.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until fully cooked, about 5 minutes.
- Stir-fry aromatics: In the same pan, add the scallion whites and stir-fry for about 1 minute, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add veggies: Toss in the sliced carrot and cook until bright orange, then add the bell pepper and stir-fry until slightly tender.
- Combine ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the pan and mix well. Pour in the sauce and let it bubble for a minute.
- Add noodles: Add the cooked noodles and gently toss until well-coated with the sauce.
- Finish and serve: Stir in the green tops of the scallions and drizzle with toasted sesame oil.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with sesame seeds or alongside crispy wontons or spring rolls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken lo mein, quick dinner, easy recipe, Asian cuisine, stir-fry