Garlic Chicken Lo Mein
A vibrant and satisfying dish combining tender chicken, lo mein noodles, and sautéed vegetables in a mouthwatering garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs, cubed Use chicken breast or thighs based on preference.
- 8 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti Spaghetti can be used as a substitute.
- 1 tbsp sesame oil or vegetable oil For cooking and flavoring.
Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 medium julienned carrot
- 1 cup chopped cabbage
- 3 stalks sliced green onions
- 4 cloves minced garlic For flavoring.
Seasoning and Sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce For seasoning the chicken.
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce For the sauce.
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch Mixed with 2 tbsp water to make a slurry.
- 1 tsp sriracha Optional for heat.
Instructions
Preparation
- Boil the lo mein noodles until al dente, then rinse under cold water to stop cooking and remove excess starch. Drizzle with sesame oil.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, then add sesame oil. Once shimmering, add the chicken cubes and sear until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
Cooking
- Add minced garlic and mushrooms to the skillet, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add broccoli, julienned carrot, and chopped cabbage. Stir-fry until crisp-tender (about 4-5 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch slurry. Pour over chicken and vegetables in the skillet.
- Toss the cooked noodles into the skillet with the chicken and vegetables, adding sliced green onions. Mix until coated in the sauce.
- Serve hot, and enjoy!
Notes
For an authentic touch, consider adding rice vinegar to the sauce. You can also use seasonal vegetables or leftover chicken/tofu.