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Lo Mein Chicken Recipe

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This Lo Mein Chicken recipe features tender chicken breast cubes sautéed with fresh vegetables and tossed in a savory homemade sauce, served over perfectly cooked Chinese-style lo mein noodles. The dish combines the rich flavors of soy, hoisin, and oyster sauce with the freshness of garlic, ginger, and crisp vegetables for a classic takeout favorite you can make at home quickly and easily.

Ingredients

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Lo Mein Noodles

  • 12 ounces Chinese-style lo mein noodles, cooked according to the package directions

Sauce

  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ⅔ cup soy sauce
  • 6 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 6 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 5 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Chicken and Vegetables

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided in half
  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes (4 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 small white onion, halved and sliced thin (1½ cups)
  • 2 cups carrots, cut into matchsticks or pre-packaged
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 cup fresh sugar snap peas
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced

Garnish

  • 2 green onions, sliced thin on the bias (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Noodles: Cook the lo mein noodles according to the package directions. Drain well and set aside to prevent overcooking.
  2. Make Sauce: In a small mixing bowl, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, minced garlic, brown sugar, grated ginger, and black pepper. Whisk everything together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Cook Chicken: Heat 1½ tablespoons of vegetable oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken breasts and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Sauté Onions and Carrots: Keep the skillet on medium-high heat and add the remaining 1½ tablespoons of vegetable oil along with the sesame oil. Add the thinly sliced onions and carrots, and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until they begin to soften.
  5. Add Remaining Vegetables: Add the sliced red bell pepper, fresh broccoli florets, sugar snap peas, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium to prevent burning the garlic. Stir constantly and cook for 3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  6. Add Sauce: Give the sauce mixture a quick whisk to recombine, then pour it over the vegetables in the skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, stirring often, until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  7. Toss with Chicken and Noodles: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, add the drained lo mein noodles, and toss everything together using tongs until the noodles and chicken are well coated with the sauce and vegetables.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Garnish the lo mein with sliced green onions if desired, and serve immediately while hot for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes during the vegetable sauté step.
  • Use fresh ginger and garlic for the best aromatic flavor.
  • If you prefer a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth and omit the chicken, adding extra tofu or mushrooms instead.
  • Cook noodles al dente to prevent sogginess when tossed with the sauce.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave.

Keywords: Lo Mein Chicken, Chinese Lo Mein, Chicken Noodles, Stir Fry Noodles, Easy Chinese Recipe, Weeknight Dinner

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