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Lo Mein

Easy Lo Mein: Your Quick Fix for Flavorful Comfort Food

Easy Lo Mein is a quick and customizable dish packed with tender noodles, savory sauce, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a busy weeknight.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 oz Lo Mein Noodles spaghetti can be used as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil for noodles
For the Protein
  • 1 lb Chicken Breasts can substitute with shrimp, beef, or tofu
  • 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce for chicken marinade
  • 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
For the Marinade
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
For the Vegetables
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil for stir-frying
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers red and green
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 8 oz Mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots
  • 1 cup Snow Peas
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoon Soy Sauce for sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil for sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoon Green Onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds optional

Equipment

  • wok
  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the Chicken: Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces, combine with soy sauce, cornstarch, ground ginger, and garlic powder in a bowl. Mix well and let sit for 15-30 minutes.
  2. Cook the Noodles: Boil salted water, cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente (3-5 minutes), drain, rinse with cold water, and toss with sesame oil.
  3. Stir-Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. Stir-Fry the Vegetables: In the same wok, add bell peppers and onions. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, then add garlic and mushrooms, cooking for 1-2 more minutes. Add carrots and snow peas, stir for another minute.
  5. Make the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
  6. Combine Ingredients: Return chicken to wok, pour sauce over everything, and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. Add Noodles: Fold in cooked noodles using tongs or a spatula, ensuring even coating with the sauce.
  8. Serve and Garnish: Transfer to plates, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the chicken for longer and use fresh vegetables. Adjust the sauce to your taste before adding it to the stir-fry.

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