Chicken Lo Mein Recipe

4.85 from 13 votes

A traditional Chinese noodle dish, chicken lo mein is full of flavor and so easy to make at home! Ready to serve in just 15 minutes, this recipe is quicker than ordering takeout, and better for you too!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: asian

Servings:

Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

¾ lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs sliced thinly
salt and pepper to taste
2 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp water
1 tbsp sesame oil divided
¼ cup vegetable oil divided
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tsp minced ginger
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup sliced onion
½ cup matchsticked carrots
1 tbsp dry sherry cooking wine
10 oz. lo mein egg noodles cooked al dente
¼ cup low sodium chicken broth
3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
⅛ tsp kosher salt
⅛ tsp granulated sugar
1 cup bean sprouts
¼ cup chopped green onion plus more for garnish

Instructions

In a medium bowl, season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the cornstarch, water, and 2 tsp of sesame oil. Mix thoroughly.
¾ lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, salt and pepper, 2 tsp cornstarch, 2 tsp water, 1 tbsp sesame oil
Heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a wok set over high heat. Sear the chicken on all sides for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned, then transfer to a plate and set aside.
¼ cup vegetable oil
Add another 2 tbsp of oil and stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for 15 seconds.
2 cloves garlic, 2 tsp minced ginger
Toss in the cabbage, onion, and carrots and stir fry for 1 minute. Drizzle the dry sherry around the outer edge of the wok.
2 cups shredded cabbage, 1 cup sliced onion, ½ cup matchsticked carrots, 1 tbsp dry sherry cooking wine
Add the cooked noodles, cooked chicken, and broth to the wok, stirring well to combine.
10 oz. lo mein egg noodles, ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth
Add the soy sauce, remaining sesame oil, salt, and sugar. Stir-fry for 30 seconds.
3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, ⅛ tsp kosher salt, ⅛ tsp granulated sugar
Add the bean sprouts and green onion. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes and serve garnished with more green onion if desired.
1 cup bean sprouts, ¼ cup chopped green onion

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