Chicken Lo Mein Noodles

Name: Chicken Lo Mein Noodles
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 300 g chicken or other protein; 500 g fresh lo mein noodles; 2 medium carrots; 1 red bell pepper; 6 green onions; 1/2 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1.5 tbsp vegetable or peanut oil; 1/4 cup water; 4 tsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp dark soy sauce; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine or mirin; 1 tsp white sugar; 1/2 tsp sesame oil; 1/4 tsp white pepper

This chicken lo mein is a fast, flavor-packed noodle stir-fry with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a glossy savory sauce. It comes together in minutes, making it a reliable weeknight dinner that tastes better than takeout.

Servings3 Portions

Prep Time8 Mins

Cook Time7 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

chicken or other protein
300 g
fresh lo mein noodles
500 g
medium carrots
2
red bell pepper
1
green onions
6
onion
0.5
garlic
2 cloves
vegetable or peanut oil
1.5 tbsp
water
0.3 cup
cornstarch
4 tsp
dark soy sauce
2 tbsp
soy sauce
2 tbsp
Chinese cooking wine or mirin
1 tbsp
white sugar
1 tsp
sesame oil
0.5 tsp
white pepper
0.3 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and dark soy sauce until smooth and lump-free. Stir in the soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine or mirin, sugar, sesame oil, white pepper, and water.

Season the chicken: Place the chicken in a bowl and toss with 2 teaspoons of the prepared sauce. Set aside while you prepare the wok.

Heat the oil in a wok or large heavy skillet over high heat until very hot and just starting to smoke.

Add the onion and garlic. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.

Add the chicken and stir-fry for 1 minute, until the outside turns opaque but the center is not fully cooked.