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Quick and Easy Chicken Lo Mein

  • Heat water to boiling in a large pot or dutch oven. Cook the lo mein noodles just to al dented, according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.

    10 ounces lo mein noodles

  • While the noodles are cooking, toss the chicken with toasted sesame oil, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.

    16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • Add one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to a wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until done, flipping halfway through, about 3 to 4 minutes.

    3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • Stir in the garlic and ginger in and cook for one minute, stirring constantly. Remove everything from the skillet and set aside.

    1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon ginger paste

  • Add two tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to the clean skillet. Add the carrots, mushrooms and red bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.

    1 ½ cups carrots, 4 ounces mushrooms, 1 red bell pepper, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • Add the snow peas and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

    6 ounces snow peas

  • While the veggies are sautéing, combine the stir fry sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until combined.

    ¼ cup chicken broth, ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon corn starch, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

  • Add the chicken and noodles to the veggies in the skillet. Pour in the sauce and gently toss to coat. Bring just to a simmer and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens and all the ingredients are heated through.

  • Garnish with green onions and/or sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

    green onions, sesame seeds

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