Chicken Lo Mein
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 549kcal
Chicken lo mein stir fry recipe loaded with lean protein, bok choy, bean sprouts, and carrots. A flavorful Chinese meal with chewy egg noodles.
Ingredients
- ½ pound (227 g) boneless skinless chicken breast, ¼” slices
- ½ teaspoon (1 g) kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoon (7 ml) sesame oil, divided
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce
- ¼ cup (60 ml) unsalted chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon (3 g) cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon (3 g) minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon (3 g) minced ginger
- 2 ounces (60 g) baby bok choy, leaves separated
- ½ cup (40 g) shredded carrots
- 1 pound (454 g) fresh lo mein noodles
- ½ cup (40 g) bean sprouts
- ¼ cup (10 g) green onions, 1 ½” pieces
Special Equipment
Instructions
- Season the Chicken - In a medium bowl, combine sliced chicken, salt, pepper, and ½ teaspoon sesame oil.
- Stir Fry Sauce - In a small bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon sesame oil, oyster sauce, soy sauce, chicken broth, and cornstarch.
- Cook the Aromatics - Heat a wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, then add the vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, add in garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 20 seconds.
- Cook the Chicken - Add the chicken in one layer, and allow it to cook for 1 minute without moving. Stir and cook for 30 seconds. Add in the bok choy and carrots and cook for 1 minute.
- Cook the Noodles - Loosen the noodles and then add them to the pan and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add the Sauce - Add the stir fry sauce mixture and cook until thickened, about 1 minute.
- Add the Sprouts - Add the beans sprouts and green onions, and cook for 1 minute.
- To Serve - Immediately serve while still hot.
Notes
- Fresh Noodle Options: Ramen, chow mein, or yaki-soba can be substituted for lo mein. These are sold in the refrigerated section at markets.
- Using Dried Noodles: Use 6 ounces of dried noodles of lo mein, chow mein, pancit, yaki-soba, Chuka-soba, or thick spaghetti noodles. Cook to the manufacturer's directions and drain well before adding it to the pan.
- Using Chicken Thighs: Trim off the excess fat, and cut into 1-inch chunks.
- For Saucier Noodles: Double the sauce ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 1343mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3385IU | Vitamin C: 10.9mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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