Chicken Lo Mein
Chicken Lo Mein with chewy Chinese egg noodles, bean sprouts, chicken, bell peppers and carrots in under 30 minutes like your favorite Chinese takeout restaurant.
Prep: 10min
Total: 30min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1 g
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 g, calories 409 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 1203 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, Trans Fat 0.1 g, unSaturated Fat 11 g
Ingredients:
- 10 ounces Chinese egg noodles
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 chicken breasts (, thinly sliced )
- 1 red bell pepper (, thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 carrot (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup bean sprouts
Instruction:
- Cook the egg noodles one minute shy of the directions.
- Drain and toss with sesame oil in a bowl to coat.
- Heat canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Remove from the pan and add in the red bell peppers, ginger and garlic and cook them for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until just softened.
- In a bowl, mix together the water, soy sauce, cornstarch, vegetable oil and oyster sauce then add the mixture into the skillet.
- Add in the carrot, onion and cabbage and cook for 1-2 minutes before adding back in the chicken and egg noodles.
- Add in the bean sprouts, toss all the ingredients together well and serve.
BETTER THAN TAKEOUT – Easy Chicken Lo Mein Recipe
FAQ
What is lo mein sauce made of?
Sauce components: Lo mein sauce is mainly composed of sesame oil, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, garlic, ginger, oyster sauce and a dash of sugar. If you like your noodles to have a little heat, you can sprinkle in some red pepper flakes.
What makes lo mein taste so good?
The sauce is what makes this dish so addictive. It’s a simple umami filled mix of light and dark soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, sugar, and a hint of ginger. It’s super easy to make a batch of lo mein sauce and keep it in the fridge so you can easily make lo mein whenever the craving hits.
What kind of noodles are used in lo mein?
Lo Mein noodles are fresh yellow noodles (usually labelled “egg noodles”) that are about 3mm / 1/8″ thick, sold in the fridge section of grocery stores. Dried noodles – use 200g/8oz uncooked ramen noodles or other dried noodles.
What is chicken lo mein made of?
What Is Chicken Lo Mein? Chicken Lo Mein is a Chinese noodle dish with soft, steamed egg noodles, a rich sauce, lean protein (chicken, shrimp, beef), and vegetables that are typically stir-fried together.
