Ready to up your stir frying game? If so, you need this easy and better than take out Chicken Lo Mein Recipe. It is veggie packed and ready in 30 minutes!
1 1/2poundschicken thighsor breasts, cut into small cubes or strips
2tablespoonssoy sauce
1teaspoonfresh gingerminced
3clovesof garlicminced
For Veggies and Noodles:
6oz.egg noodleschow-mein, lo-mein, or any other Asian style noodles
1large head of broccoliapproximately 2 cups - broken into pieces
2tablespoonsvegetablesesame, olive, or canola oil
1medium sized onionsliced thinly
1bell peppercut into small pieces
1 ½cupscabbagesliced thinly
As Garnish:
¼cupscallionschopped
1tablespoonsesame seeds
2tablespoonsfresh cilantrochopped (optional)
sliced limeoptional
Instructions
To make the sauce: Place all ingredients in a small bowl and give it a whisk. Set aside.
To prep the chicken: Place chicken thighs, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic into a bowl. Give it a mix. Cover it with stretch film and set aside while you are prepping the veggies.
To cook the noodles: Cook the noodles based on the packaging instructions. 2 minutes before the noodles are fully cooked add in the broccoli florets. Rinse and set aside.
To cook the chicken lo mein: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add in onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes. Add in the chicken and cook until it starts to brown 4-5 minutes.
Stir in the cabbage, cooked noodles and broccoli, and stir in the prepared sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes while gently tossing everything around using tongs.
Garnish with scallions, sesame seeds and cilantro if using.
Serve with a wedge of lime.
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Notes
Notes:
What to do with the leftovers: I doubt that you will have leftovers, but if you do they make the best lunch on the next day. Simply place your chicken lo mein in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge up to 2 days.
Freezing Chicken Lo Mein: I tried freezing some of this dish and it ended up being okay. However, I can’t say the same thing about the way it looked after it was thawed. It looked mushy. Unless you have to, I do not recommend freezing this dish.
The Toppings: I topped my noodles with scallions, sesame seeds, and some chopped cilantro. You could certainly serve this dish without the toppings, but if you are like me, live for the toppings, go for it.