These Lo Mein Noodles are a quick and flavorful meal packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and egg noodles tossed in a savory sauce. The combination of oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic creates that rich, satisfying flavor we love in a good bowl of lo mein.
The vegetables cook quickly over high heat, keeping them colorful and slightly crisp while the noodles soak up the flavorful sauce. We especially enjoy using fresh German egg noodles, but any fresh egg noodle works well. This is an easy weeknight meal that comes together quickly and is easy to customize with your favorite protein or vegetables.
Lo Mein Noodles
Ingredients
Sauce
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Noodles:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 teaspoons ginger Julienned
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- ½ pound chicken breast or thigh, thin bite-sized slices
- 2 to 3 cups egg noodles fresh , we love Alb gold Premium Egg Noodles from Germany, but any egg noodle will work.
- ½ carrot medium carrot julienned
- 3 scallions cut into 1/2-inch bias pieces, plus more for garnish if desired
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced or quartered
- 1 cup sweet peppers red, yellow, green, and orange. 1. Julienned
Instructions
- For the sauce: Stir together the 1/4 cup chicken broth, 3 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce,1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Set aside.
- For the noodles: Heat a pan to high and add 3 tablespoons vegetable oil. Once you see wisps of white smoke, add the 4 teaspoons ginger , and 2 teaspoons garlic; cook until light brown and fragrant, about 20 seconds. Stir in the 1/2 pound chicken and cook until medium, about 1 minute.
- Add the 2 to 3 cups egg noodles , ½ carrot,3 scallions, 1 cup mushrooms and 1 cup sweet peppers to the pan and cook until tender, about 1 minute.
- Stir the sauce, pour into the pan and incorporate all ingredients well.
- Continue to cook until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce starts to bubble and thicken. Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with the scallions and serve immediately.
Nutrition Disclaimer
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