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Chicken Lo Mein

A delightful dish combining juicy chicken, crisp vegetables, and flavorful noodles, perfect for quick weekday dinners.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 6 Tablespoons soy sauce Salty and umami-rich sauce.
  • 3 Tablespoons hoisin sauce Adds sweetness and depth.
  • 1 Tablespoon honey Balances the savory flavors.
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger Adds warmth.
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper Enhances flavor.
Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken breasts Tender, juicy pieces.
  • 8 ounces dry lo mein noodles Chewy and soft noodles.
  • 3 Tablespoons sesame oil Aromatic oil with nutty flavor.
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic Adds aromatic essence.
  • ½ onion finely sliced Sweet and slightly crisp.
  • 2 bell peppers finely sliced Adds color and crunch.
  • 2 carrots cut into thin matchsticks Provides crunch and sweetness.
  • 4 cups broccoli Nutritious and hearty.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients: soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, ground ginger, and black pepper. Set aside.
  2. Slice the chicken into thin strips about an inch long.
  3. In a shallow bowl, add 3 tablespoons of the prepared lo mein sauce to the sliced chicken and stir well. Marinate for at least 30 to 60 minutes.
  4. Cook the lo mein noodles according to the package instructions, then drain.
Cooking
  1. Remove chicken from marinade and strain off excess moisture.
  2. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over high heat and cook chicken for about 10 minutes until browned.
  3. In a large fry pan, heat another tablespoon of sesame oil. Add garlic, onions, and matchstick carrots, cooking until onions are soft.
  4. Add remaining bell peppers and broccoli alongside another tablespoon of sesame oil. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender.
  5. Add cooked lo mein noodles and browned chicken to the pan, then pour any remaining sauce over. Stir to combine.
  6. Continue cooking until noodles begin to brown slightly.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds or chopped green onions.

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight. Add red pepper flakes for heat. Substitute vegetables as preferred.