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Easy Chicken Lo Mein Recipe

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Follow these steps to make a flavorful, takeout-style Chicken Lo Mein quickly at home.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound dried egg noodles or chow mein noodles
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (for marinating chicken)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for marinating chicken)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup sliced celery
  • 1/2 cup sliced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (for sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (for color)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons water or chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles according to package directions until just tender. Drain them immediately and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Toss lightly with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  2. In a bowl, toss the cut chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
  3. Prepare the sauce by whisking together the 1/4 cup soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and water or broth in a small bowl. Set aside.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through and lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the wok and set aside.
  5. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the wok. Add the cabbage, carrots, celery, and onion. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  6. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the vegetables. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the wok. Add the cooked noodles. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over everything.
  8. Toss constantly for 1 to 2 minutes, ensuring the noodles and ingredients are evenly coated with the sauce and heated through. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, substitute tamari for the soy sauce and ensure your noodles are rice-based or certified gluten-free.
  • Do not overcook the noodles initially; they will continue cooking slightly when stir-fried.
  • Use high heat for stir-frying to achieve the best texture and prevent the ingredients from steaming.

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