Restaurant-Style Chicken Lo Mein

Name: Restaurant-Style Chicken Lo Mein
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 8 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 lb fresh lo mein egg noodles; 4 cup cabbage; 2 medium carrots; 2 cup mung bean sprouts; 1 clove garlic; 2 scallions; 2 tsp cornstarch; 2 tsp water; 4 2/3 tbsp oil; 1 tsp oyster sauce; 2 tbsp hot water; 1/8 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp sugar; 1 tbsp light soy sauce; 4 tsp dark soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1/8 tsp white pepper; 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine

This chicken lo mein delivers glossy egg noodles, tender marinated chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory soy-oyster sauce in every bite. It cooks quickly in a hot wok, making it a satisfying takeout-style dinner you can make at home.

Servings6 Portions

Prep Time20 Mins

Cook Time10 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

boneless skinless chicken thighs
8 oz
fresh lo mein egg noodles
1 lb
cabbage
4 cup
medium carrots
2
mung bean sprouts
2 cup
garlic
1 clove
scallions
2
cornstarch
2 tsp
water
2 tsp
oil
1.3 tbsp
oyster sauce
1 tsp
hot water
2 tbsp
salt
0.1 tsp
sugar
0.1 tsp
light soy sauce
1 tbsp
dark soy sauce
4 tsp
sesame oil
1 tsp
white pepper
0.1 tsp
Shaoxing wine
1 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the lo mein noodles according to the package. If they are raw, boil until just tender, drain well, and loosen with your hands or chopsticks. If they are already cooked, let them come to room temperature and separate any clumps before stir-frying.

Slice the chicken thighs into thin bite-size strips. In a bowl, combine the chicken with cornstarch, water, 2 tsp oil, and oyster sauce. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated and set aside while you make the sauce.

In a small bowl, stir the hot water, salt, and sugar until dissolved. Add the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper, then mix well.

Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add 2 tbsp oil, then spread the chicken in a single layer. Sear for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned, stir-fry until just cooked through, and transfer to a plate.