Chicken Lo Mein
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
424 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Chicken Lo Mein
Description
This Chicken Lo Mein starts with boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded thin and marinated in hoisin sauce to infuse flavor. After marinating, the chicken is grilled until cooked through and sliced diagonally. Fresh egg noodles are cooked briefly according to package instructions. In a wok or large pan, aromatics including sliced scallion whites, minced garlic, and grated ginger are briefly sautéed with red bell pepper slices.
The noodles, bean sprouts, sliced grilled chicken, and a sauce made from chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch are added to the pan. Stirring over medium heat thickens the sauce and coats all ingredients with a flavorful glaze. Finally, sliced scallion greens and optional pea shoots garnish the dish, adding freshness and a bright contrast.
The finished dish balances tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and springy noodles enveloped in a sweet and savory sauce. The marination and grilling add depth of flavor to the chicken, while the combination of sauces brings a harmonious umami complexity common in classic lo mein dishes. This recipe can be served as a satisfying main course with familiar Asian flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- ½ red bell pepper finely sliced
- 8 ounces bean sprout
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated fresh
- 4 green onions chopped & divided
- 1 package fresh egg noodles 8-10 oz. Asian style
- ½ cup hoisin sauce
- pea shoots optional
Sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth or low sodium
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to ½ inch thick. Marinate in Hoisin sauce 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
- Chop scallions and set the green part aside.
- Combine all sauce ingredients and mix well. Grill chicken over medium heat about 5 minutes each side or until cooked through. Slice diagonally.
- Cook noodles according to package directions (mine were "boil 1 minute").
- Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add scallions, ginger and garlic. Cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add red pepper slices and cook 1 minute.
- Add cooked noodles, bean sprouts, sliced chicken and sauce. Stir over medium heat until sauce is thickened (about 2 minutes). Top with scallion greens and pea shoots.
Notes
- Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on brands and cooking methods used.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 424 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 424 | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 2184mg | 91% |
| Potassium | 718mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 635IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 33.1mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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