Simple Chicken Lo Mein Recipe

Green onion slices topping chicken lo mein in a wok.

Simple Chicken Lo Mein Recipe

Whip up this Chicken Lo Mein for a quick, flavorful, and totally satisfying meal that comes together in about 30-40 minutes. Savory noodles, veggies and chicken are tossed in that classic savory lo mein sauce.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Marinating Time 10

Total Time 40

Servings people

Calories 436kcal

Author Susie Weinrich

Ingredients

Chicken

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast thinly sliced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
2 teaspoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon pepper

Lo Mein

14 oz lo mein noodles could also use ramen noodles with seasoning packet discarded
2 tablespoon olive or canola oil divided
2 cups Napa cabbage thinly sliced
4 green onion whites and greens separated and cut into ½-1 inch pieces
½ cup carrots julienne (store bought shredded carrots work great!)
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon ginger grated
¼ tablespoon water
3 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
2 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

Add chicken breast, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and pepper to a medium mixing bowl, toss to coat. Cover and marinate for 10 minutes.
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine, 2 teaspoon cornstarch, ½ teaspoon pepper
Meanwhile prepare the lo mein noodles according to the package directions, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
14 oz lo mein noodles
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and any liquid to the hot pan, cook until it begins to turn golden brown and is cooked through. Transfer the meat to a plate and set aside.
Add the remaining oil to the pan and stir in the Napa cabbage, white parts of the green onions, and carrots**. Cook for 2-4 minutes until the carrots start to soften and the cabbage wilts.
** at this point add any extra veggies you want to use too!!
2 cups Napa cabbage, 4 green onion, ½ cup carrots
Add garlic and ginger to the pan, stirring and allowing them to cook for 30 seconds.
4 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon ginger
In a bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together the water, dark soy sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, sugar, sesame oil, and pepper. Pour into the pan.
¼ tablespoon water, 3 tablespoon dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine, 2 teaspoon granulated sugar, 2 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Toss in the cooked noodles and cooked chicken with the sauce, cooking until the sauce thickens.
Garnish with the green parts of the green onions, and enjoy.

Notes

Shaoxing wine – Dry sherry or a dry white wine will also work.

Napa cabbage – Using a regular green cabbage is possible but it may take a little longer to cook down.

Granulated sugar – Honey makes a good substitute.

Veggies - If you would like to add extras like mushrooms, snow peas, broccoli or peppers to the dish, you can do that as well.

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