The Ultimate Chicken Lo Mein

DifficultyEasy

Total time14 minutes

Servings4

Ingredients

Ingredients

For the chicken

  • 1 pound chicken thighs, sliced into 1/4″ strips against the grain , you can use any cut
  • 1/2 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine

For the vegetables

  • 1 medium carrot, sliced
  • 1/2 cup cabbage, sliced
  • 5 cloves garlics, minced
  • 5 scallions, chopped
  • 1 medium red pepper, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced (optional)

For the Sauce

  • 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chicken broth

Noodles

  • 16 oz Lo Mein Noodles, fresh or dried

Instructions

Instructions

  • 1

    Slice your chicken breast into 1/4″ strips against the grain and place in a bowl. Marinate with salt, white pepper, light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, corn starch and avocado oil. Let marinate for at least 45 minutes up to 24 hours; while you prepare the rest of your ingredients.

  • 2
    • Prepare the vegetables, garlic, and ginger and set aside, separating your scallion whites and greens.
  • 3
    • Premix the stir fry sauce by combining soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, shaoxing wine, sesame oil, white pepper, sugar, water, cornstarch and msg if using.
  • 4
    • Cook the lo mein noodles about 2 minutes less than package directions, drain, then rinse with cold water and drain dry. Coat with sesame oil to prevent sticking.
  • 5
    • Over high heat, sear your chicken in 3 tbsp of avocado oil for 2-3 minutes or until cooked through and set aside.
  • 6
    • In the remaining oil, sauté your garlic and ginger for 15 seconds, followed by the scallion white and vegetables. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly wilted and charred. Add the lo mein noodles, chicken, and sauce and mix thoroughly for 1-2 minutes. Continue cooking until sauce has thickened and is evenly coated. Add scallion greens, mix, and enjoy!