Tantalize your taste buds with our exquisite Chinese Chicken Lo Mein, a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the bustling streets of China. This delectable dish boasts tender chicken, springy noodles, and an array of vegetables, all coated in a luscious, savory sauce that brings the dish together.
Our recipe collection features three irresistible variations of this classic dish. The first recipe introduces the traditional Chicken Lo Mein, a harmonious blend of flavors that will satisfy your cravings for authentic Chinese cuisine. If you prefer a spicier kick, the Szechuan Chicken Lo Mein is sure to ignite your senses with its fiery sauce. And for those seeking a vegetarian option, the Vegetable Lo Mein offers a delightful medley of vegetables, tossed in a flavorful sauce that will leave you craving for more.
CLASSIC LO MEIN (NOODLES)
I love this deceptively simple dish. If you have all the ingredients, you can have a plate of delicious noodles on the table within 15 to 20 minutes, with prep included. There really isn't such a thing as a "lo mein" noodle, so don't try to find it on the shelf. You want to buy an egg noodle or pasta that's relatively thin and has some tooth. Some common names will be lo mein, chow mein, egg noodles or pancit noodles. Most markets have Japanese yaki soba noodles in the cold case, and those would work perfectly. Spaghetti or fettuccini cooked al dente and rinsed in cold water and drained in a colander will also make a great lo mein. The traditional difference between lo mein and chow mein is that lo mein is a soft noodle with some gravy, and chow mein is a crispy fried noodle tossed with or smothered in sauce. This has become very convoluted over the 200 years Chinese food has existed in America, with regional evolutions. Another tip: Although sesame oil is a fat and you would assume it should be used to start the stir-fry, I want you to treat it like a sauce. Sesame oil has incredible aroma and flavor but burns at a low temp. Add it to a sauce instead and use a high-temp oil like canola or peanut for cooking.
Provided by Jet Tila
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To make the sauce, stir together the oyster sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, chicken stock and cornstarch in a small bowl and reserve.
- Heat a wok or large, heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat and add the cooking oil. Once you see wisps of white smoke, add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until light brown and fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until medium, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the noodles and bok choy and cook, stirring and tossing, until the bok choy starts to soften and turn bright green, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the sauce; allow the sauce to coat all the ingredients and start to simmer, about 1 more minute.
- Cook, stirring and tossing, until the chicken is cooked through, about 1 more minute, and the sauce starts to bubble into a glaze. Top with the scallions and serve hot.
RESTAURANT-STYLE CHICKEN LO MEIN
This chicken lo mein recipe is surprisingly easy to make at home, and it actually tastes a lot better than what you can get at most takeout restaurants.
Provided by Sarah
Categories Noodles and Pasta
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken with 2 teaspoons each of cornstarch, water, and oil. In a wok over high heat, add 2 tablespoons oil, and sear the chicken for a couple minutes until browned. Remove from the wok, and set aside.
- Add another couple tablespoons of oil to the wok, and add the garlic. After 10 seconds, add the cabbage and carrots. Stir-fry on high heat for a minute and add the wine in a circle around the perimeter of the wok.
- Add the noodles and chicken back to the wok and mix well from the bottom up for about 30 seconds. If the noodles aren't coming apart, add about 1/4 cup water to the noodles to loosen them up a bit.
- Then cover the wok for one minute. Remove the cover and add the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and sugar. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, and add the bean sprouts and scallions. Stir-fry for one more minute and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Sodium 502 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN LO MEIN
This dish is easy to make, and full of flavor. The chicken is incredibly tender, and the ginger, garlic and soy sauce combine to give it its authentic taste. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
Provided by Meesh
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 2h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a medium, non-reactive bowl, combine the chicken with 2 1/2 teaspoons of white sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar and 1/4 cup soy sauce. Mix this together and coat the chicken well. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- In another medium bowl, combine the chicken broth, water, sesame oil and ground black pepper with the remaining sugar, vinegar and soy sauce. In a separate small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch with some of this mixture and slowly add to the bulk of the mixture, stirring well. Set aside.
- Cook the linguine according to package directions, drain and set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a wok or large saucepan over high heat until it starts to smoke. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes, or until browned. Transfer this and all juices to a warm plate.
- Heat the remaining vegetable oil in the wok or pan over high heat. Add the ginger, garlic, mushrooms and green onions, and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the reserved sauce mixture and then the chicken. Simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, about 2 minutes. Add the reserved noodles and toss gently, coating everything well with the sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.6 calories, Carbohydrate 78.6 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1877 mg, Sugar 9.8 g
CHICKEN LO MEIN RECIPE BY TASTY
There are many benefits to making your favorite Chinese takeout meal at home - and that includes chicken lo mein! For one, you can add more fresh vegetables to your chicken lo mein, or use soy sauce with less sodium for a lighter version. To make it, all you have to do is stir-fry your chicken and veggies, add cooked egg noodles, and toss it all together with a simple sauce. Top with scallions, box up the leftovers, and you'll have cheap, yummy eats for days.
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, season the chicken with pepper, salt and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the chicken broth, remaining tablespoon of sesame oil, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink inside, 3-4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and cook until fragrant.
- Add the mushrooms, onions, carrots, and sugar snap peas. Stir fry until the vegetables are tender.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan and add the cooked egg noodles and reserved sauce. Cook for 3 minutes, until everything is well-coated in the sauce.
- Serve garnished with scallions.
- Enjoy!
MEAN CHINESE CHICKEN LO MEIN
I absolutely love this recipe! It is fairly inexpensive and it serves many people. It comes from the Chinese Village Cookbook by Rhonda Yee.
Provided by Kyle the Teenage Ch
Categories Chinese
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Par boil linguine noodles for about 3 minute.
- Rinse with cold water and drain.
- Marinate chicken for 15 minute in 1 t cornstarch 1 T light soy sauce and 1 t sherry.
- Have a pot of hot water ready.
- Heat wok.
- Add 2 T vegetable oil and reheat.
- Add garlic; brown and discard.
- Add chicken with marinade.
- Stir until 3/4 done.
- Add sauce mixture and stir until thickens (remember thickening agents never come into full power until the mixture boils for about 1 minute).
- Add green onions and sesame oil.
- Mix well and keep warm.
- Drop noodles into hot water.
- Stir for about 1 minute to heat.
- Drain well and add to meat and sauce in the wok mixing well.
QUICK CHICKEN LO MEIN
I can throw this chicken lo mein together on a weeknight when my kids are doing their homework. It uses frozen veggies, which I always have on hand, so I don't need to run to the grocery store for ingredients. -Natasha Kennedy, Orlando, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cook garlic in 1 teaspoon oil for 1 minute. Whisk in stock, soy sauce, sugar, oyster sauce, lime juice and chili sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 1 minute., In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry vegetables in remaining oil for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in chicken and sauce; heat through. Drain linguine; toss with chicken mixture. Top with green onions, if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
CHINESE CHICKEN LO MEIN
The first dish DH ever made for me! I absolutely LOVE this stuff!! Easy to make and WAY less expensive than carry-out!! We finally made it and measured everything! Hope you try it, it's really good!
Provided by Wildflour
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In large, deep frying pan with lid, place chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper, into 1 Tbl. olive oil and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
- Cook over medium heat, covered, for 20 minutes, turning ocaisionally, til chicken is done.
- Remove chicken from pan to cool slightly. Cut into bite-sized pieces, toss with 1 teaspoon sesame oil, cover and set aside. Do not drain frying pan. Add 1 1/2 Tbl. sesame oil to pan.
- In pot, boil 3 pkgs. Ramen noodles for 3 minutes.
- Drain and RINSE WELL.
- Drain again and add to frying pan with 2 Tbl. soy sauce, cole slaw mix, reserved chicken and 2 of the seasoning packets from noodles.
- Stir fry, stirring, over med-low heat for 3-5 minutes or til cabbage mix is tender and all is well mixed.
- Top each individual serving with sliced or chopped egg if desired.
- Also serve with additional soy sauce if desired.
- Makes 4-6 servings.
- *Do not substitute another oil for the sesame oil! That's what really makes this dish.
- Nice additions: mushrooms, pea pods, water chestnuts, cooked broccoli and baby corn.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 659.3, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 295, Sodium 2107.3, Carbohydrate 44.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 50.7
Tips:
- When cooking the chicken, make sure it is cooked all the way through to ensure food safety.
- For best results, use fresh vegetables for the lo mein.
- If you don't have Shaoxing wine, you can substitute dry sherry or white wine.
- If you like your lo mein spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or Sriracha sauce.
- To make the lo mein vegetarian, omit the chicken and add extra vegetables.
Conclusion:
Chicken Lo Mein is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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