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Lo Mein Recipe

A classic and easy Lo Mein recipe that you can customize with your favorite vegetables and protein. Perfect for a weeknight meal!
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Noodles and Protein

  • 8 ounces lo mein noodles
  • 1 pound chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce for marinade
  • 0.5 tablespoon cornstarch for marinade

Vegetables

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 0.5 cup sliced bell pepper any color
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated

Sauce

  • 4 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 0.5 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a bowl, combine chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 0.5 tablespoon cornstarch. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  • Cook lo mein noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients: 4 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 0.5 tablespoon sugar, and the cornstarch slurry.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through.
  • Add broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  • Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat and cook until the sauce thickens.
  • Add the cooked lo mein noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
  • Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

You can add other vegetables like mushrooms, snap peas, or baby corn. Feel free to swap chicken for shrimp, beef, or tofu.