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Quick Savory Chicken Lo Mein Recipe

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A fast and flavorful chicken lo mein dish ready in just 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe combines tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory sauce for a comforting and easy dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces lo mein noodles or spaghetti
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup snap peas or snow peas, trimmed
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (or hoisin sauce as substitute)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil for stir-frying
  • Optional toppings: toasted sesame seeds, crushed red pepper flakes, chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice the chicken into bite-sized strips. Wash and trim the vegetables, shred carrots, and slice green onions. Mince garlic and grate the ginger.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook until just tender, about 6-7 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and prevent sticking. Set aside.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the sauce.
  4. Optional: Toss the sliced chicken with 1 tablespoon of the sauce mixture and marinate for 5 minutes.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and sear without moving for 1-2 minutes, then stir-fry until cooked through and lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  6. In the same pan, add more oil if needed. Stir-fry carrots, snap peas, and bell peppers until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add green onions near the end.
  7. Return chicken to the pan, add drained noodles, and pour over remaining sauce. Toss gently on medium heat to coat noodles and heat through without overcooking.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat and sprinkle with optional toasted sesame seeds or crushed red pepper flakes.

Notes

Marinating the chicken briefly in the sauce enhances flavor but is optional. Do not overcook noodles to keep them firm; rinse after boiling to prevent sticking. Use medium-high heat for stir-frying to achieve slight caramelization. Adjust soy sauce to taste due to varying saltiness. For gluten-free, use tamari and gluten-free noodles. For vegetarian, substitute chicken with firm tofu and use vegetarian oyster or mushroom sauce.

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