Description
A quick and flavorful Chicken Lo Mein recipe featuring tender chicken strips, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked pasta tossed in a savory soy-based sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, this stir-fry dish is a delicious weeknight dinner option that combines the perfect balance of ginger, garlic, and sesame oil for an authentic Asian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
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Proteins and Oils
- 1 Tablespoon canola oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
Vegetables
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tablespoons ginger, grated
- 1 (8 oz) mushrooms, thinly sliced (baby bellas or shiitake)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups Napa cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
Other
- 12 oz pasta, cooked according to package directions
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: In a large skillet, heat the canola oil over high heat. Add the chicken strips, minced garlic, grated ginger, and 2 tablespoons of low sodium soy sauce. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan, leaving any oil or liquid behind.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the sliced mushrooms and finely chopped onions to the same pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onions soften and the mushrooms begin to brown. Stir in the shredded Napa cabbage and matchstick carrots, cooking for an additional 3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Prepare Sauce: While the vegetables cook, whisk together the remaining ¼ cup soy sauce, low sodium chicken broth, cornstarch, and light brown sugar until smooth. Pour this sauce over the vegetable mixture in the pan and bring to a boil. Let it cook for 1 minute to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables and sauce. Stir well to coat everything evenly as the sauce thickens further and clings to the ingredients.
- Toss with Pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients, ensuring the noodles are well coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions if desired before serving. Enjoy your quick and tasty chicken lo mein!
Notes
- Use low sodium soy sauce and chicken broth to control salt levels.
- You can substitute the chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- For gluten-free, use a gluten-free pasta and tamari sauce instead of soy sauce.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for variation.
- Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions for best texture.
