Description
This Chicken Lo Mein recipe features tender chicken strips stir-fried with fresh vegetables and a savory soy-based sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked noodles for a quick and delicious homemade Chinese-inspired meal.
Ingredients
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Proteins & Oils
- 1 Tablespoon canola oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
Vegetables
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tablespoons ginger, grated
- 1 (8 oz) mushrooms, thinly sliced (baby bellas or shiitake)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 ½ cup Napa cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
Sauce & Broth
- 2 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
Pasta
- 12 oz pasta, cooked according to package directions
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat the canola oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Cook chicken: Add the chicken strips to the pan and cook until they are browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes, then remove from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same pan, add the minced garlic and grated ginger and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant to build flavor.
- Cook vegetables: Add the sliced mushrooms, chopped onion, shredded Napa cabbage, and matchstick carrots. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Make sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, cornstarch, sesame oil, low sodium soy sauce, and light brown sugar to create the flavorful sauce mixture.
- Combine chicken and noodles: Return the cooked chicken strips to the pan, then add the cooked pasta noodles.
- Add sauce and finish cooking: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, vegetables, and noodles, stirring well to coat everything evenly. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and the dish is heated through.
- Serve: Serve the Chicken Lo Mein immediately while hot for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use low sodium soy sauce and broth to control the salt content.
- For extra flavor, consider adding green onions or a splash of oyster sauce.
- Pasta can be substituted with traditional lo mein noodles if available.
- To make it vegetarian, swap chicken for tofu and use vegetable broth instead.
