Description
This Chicken Lo Mein is a flavorful and colorful stir-fried noodle dish featuring tender chicken strips, fresh vegetables, and a savory soy-ginger sauce. Quick to prepare and perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner, it combines tender chicken, crisp Napa cabbage, mushrooms, carrots, and noodles all coated in a rich, slightly sweet soy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Oil
- 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
- 8 oz mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cup Napa cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
Sauce and Seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (for cooking chicken)
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (for sauce)
- 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
Main Carb
- 12 oz noodles, cooked according to package directions
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat canola oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the chicken strips, minced garlic, grated ginger, and 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan, leaving any liquid or oil in the pan.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add mushrooms and finely chopped onions to the same pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until onions are soft and mushrooms begin to brown. Stir in shredded Napa cabbage and matchstick carrots, cooking for an additional 3 minutes to soften the vegetables slightly.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth, cornstarch, and light brown sugar until smooth.
- Combine Sauce and Veggies: Pour the sauce over the vegetable mixture in the pan, bring to a boil, and cook for 1 minute to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Return Chicken to Pan: Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet. Stir well to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly with the sauce as it thickens.
- Add Noodles and Toss: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss everything together to combine thoroughly and warm through.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the thinly sliced green onions over the top before serving for a fresh, bright finish.
Notes
- Use low sodium soy sauce and chicken broth to control the salt level in the dish.
- Cook noodles according to package instructions to ensure proper texture.
- You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for juicier meat.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for variation.
- Sesame oil is added at the end for aroma and flavor; avoid cooking it at high heat to preserve its taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Keywords: Chicken Lo Mein, Chinese noodles, stir-fry chicken recipe, easy Chinese dinner, homemade lo mein, chicken noodle stir-fry
