Description
Craving a quick Chinese-inspired “chicken lo mein” dinner? Savory noodles intertwine with tender chicken and crisp vegetables, creating a perfect weeknight meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless
Noodles and Vegetables:
- 1 lb lo mein egg noodles
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1 cup sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup bean sprouts
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Slice chicken breast into thin, uniform strips, ensuring even cooking and quick preparation.
- Prepare all vegetables by cutting carrots, bell peppers, green onions, and bean sprouts into consistent, bite-sized pieces for balanced texture.
- Mince garlic and ginger finely to release their aromatic flavors and distribute evenly throughout the dish.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot.
- Sauté chicken strips for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden brown and cooked through with no pink remaining.
- Remove chicken from wok and set aside, keeping warm.
- In the same wok, add additional oil if needed and quickly stir-fry carrots and bell peppers for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Cook lo mein noodles according to package instructions, typically 3-4 minutes in boiling water, then drain and set aside.
- Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, ginger, black pepper, and salt to create a vibrant, umami-rich sauce.
- Return chicken to the wok, add cooked noodles and prepared sauce, tossing everything together for 2 minutes to ensure even coating.
- Fold in green onions and bean sprouts, cooking for an additional 30 seconds to maintain their fresh crunch.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with extra green onions if desired, for a restaurant-quality lo mein experience.
Notes
- Slice chicken uniformly to guarantee even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Use a sharp knife and cut against the grain for tender, more flavorful meat that absorbs sauce better.
- Prepare all ingredients beforehand to create a smooth, fast-paced cooking process with minimal interruption.
- Select fresh, crisp vegetables to enhance texture and maintain vibrant colors in the final dish.
- Experiment with protein alternatives like tofu, shrimp, or beef for diverse dietary preferences and flavor profiles.
- Control heat carefully when stir-frying to prevent burning and maintain vegetable crispness and chicken tenderness.
- Allow noodles to drain completely to prevent watery sauce and ensure optimal sauce absorption.
- Customize sauce intensity by adjusting soy sauce and sesame oil quantities to suit personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 80 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg