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Chicken Lo Mein Stir-Fry Recipe

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This Chicken Lo Mein recipe features tender, thinly sliced chicken thighs stir-fried with fresh vegetables and tossed with perfectly cooked lo mein noodles in a savory, flavorful sauce made from soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. A quick and easy dish that's perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or when craving classic Chinese takeout flavors at home.

Ingredients

Noodles

  • 8 ounces Lo Mein noodles

Protein

  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs, thinly sliced

Sauce

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons water

Vegetables

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 cup carrots, julienned
  • 1 large bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 4 green onions, sliced

Cooking Oil

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Cook the Noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the lo mein noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside to prevent overcooking.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, water, and cornstarch if using. This mixture will thicken slightly during cooking to coat the noodles and chicken beautifully.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced chicken thighs and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Stir-fry Aromatics and Vegetables: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Quickly stir-fry the minced garlic and fresh ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the julienned carrots and sliced bell pepper, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the noodles. Pour in the prepared sauce and toss everything together thoroughly to coat the chicken, vegetables, and noodles evenly in the flavorful sauce.
  6. Finish and Serve: Add the sliced green onions and cook for an additional minute to combine flavors. Serve the Chicken Lo Mein hot for the best taste.

Notes

  • Using boneless chicken thighs adds extra juiciness and flavor compared to chicken breast.
  • Cornstarch is optional but helps thicken the sauce and gives it a glossy finish.
  • Feel free to customize with additional vegetables like snap peas, mushrooms, or bok choy.
  • You can substitute oyster sauce with hoisin sauce for a slightly sweeter flavor.
  • Lo Mein noodles can be replaced with spaghetti or other similar wheat noodles in a pinch.

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