Chicken Lo Mein - CJ Eats Recipes (2024)

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Chicken Lo Mein is so versatile – perfect for a weeknight meal or for making a large portion to feed a large group on special occasions, like Chinese New Year! The best part about this dish is you can use any vegetables you have in your fridge – so it’s also great for fridge clearing days!

Learn how to make the best Chicken Lo Mein with all my time saving tips and tricks for making the best takeout style Lo Mein noodle stir fry at home!

Watch the Chicken Lo Mein Recipe Video Below!

Ingredients for Chicken Lo Mein

Here is everything you’ll need to make the most flavorful, savory Chicken Lo Mein!

Chicken

• 1/2lbchicken breastsliced into 1/4″ strips, against the grain
• 1/2tspsalt
• 1/4tspwhite pepper
• 1tbspshaoxing wine
• 1tbsplight soy sauce
• 1/2tbspcornstarch
• 1/2tbspavocado oil

Vegetables

• 1medium carrotsliced
• 3cupscabbagesliced
• 1/4white onionsliced
• 5scallionschopped, greens and whites separated
• 1tbspgingerminced
• 5clovesgarlicminced

Sauce

• 2tbsplight soy sauce
• 1tbspoyster sauce
• 1tbspdark soy sauce
• 1tbspshaoxing wine
• 1tspsesame oil
• 1/4tspwhite pepper
• 1/2tbspsugar
• 1tbspwater
• 1/2tbspcornstarch
• 1/4tspmsgoptional

Noodles

• 16ozlo mein noodlesfresh; if using dried noodles, use 12 ounces

Oils

• 1/2tspsesame oil
• 3tbspneutral oilI used avocado oil

What type of noodle is best for Chicken Lo Mein?

One quick note about the noodle selection for this dish: I recommend buying Lo Mein Noodles due to the bounciness and chewy texture of the noodles. Twin Marquis is my favorite brand, and they also sell a “cooked noodle” version in the fresh noodle section of your grocery store. I do not recommend buying the cooked noodle – stick to the Lo Mein Noodle for best results!

What is the difference between Chicken Lo Mein vs Chow Mein?

Chicken Lo Mein uses thicker noodles that are specifically called Lo Mein noodles, which are typically a wheat based noodle. Chow Mein noodles are a thinner noodle made with egg, and can be found as a fresh or dried noodle. Chow Mein noodles are perfect for dishes like my Chicken Chow Mein (Hong Kong Style)!

Pro Tips for the best Chicken Lo Mein!

• Cornstarch Tip: Instead of making a cornstarch slurry, I added the cornstarch to the sauce to avoid having to make it in another bowl – this saves you both time AND an extra step! Just be sure to mix the sauce again right before adding it to the noodles!
• Cutting the vegetables: I always recommend cutting your vegetables into similar sized pieces so they cook evenly – this little step makes a huge difference!
• Noodle tips:
  • Undercook the noodles: Don’t forget that the lo mein noodles will finish cooking in the pan! I always cook my lo mein noodles 1-2 min less than the package instructions call for. This way, they come to my preferred doneness by the time the noodles have absorbed all the sauce the heat continues to cook the noodles when they are stir fried.
  • Rinse the noodles and toss them in sesame oil: After boiling, rinse the noodles immediately with cold water to stop the cooking. Shake them dry and then toss in a tablespoon of sesame oil to prevent the noodles from sticking while you prepare & cook the other ingredients.

Chicken Lo Mein: Recipe Instructions

1. Slice and marinate chicken

Slice your chicken breast into 1/4″ strips against the grain and place in a bowl. Marinate with salt, white pepper, light soy sauce, shaoxing wine, corn starch and avocado oil. Let marinate for 15-20 minutes while you prepare the rest of your ingredients.

2. Prepare vegetables and aromatics

Prepare the vegetables, garlic, and ginger and set aside, separating your scallion whites and greens.

3. Mix the Lo Mein stir fry sauce

Premix the stir fry sauce by combining soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, white pepper, sugar, water, cornstarch and msg if using. The oyster sauce and Shaoxing wine will the sauce that restaurant quality umami that is so delicious!

4. Cook and rinse the Lo Mein noodles

Cook the lo mein noodles about 2 minutes less than package directions, drain, then rinse with cold water and drain dry. Coat with sesame oil to prevent sticking.

5. Sear the chicken

Over high heat, sear your chicken in 3 tbsp of avocado oil for 2-3 minutes or until cooked through and set aside.

6. Cook the garlic, ginger and vegetables and finish the Chicken Lo Mein!

In the remaining oil, sauté your garlic and ginger for 15 seconds, followed by the scallion white and vegetables. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly wilted and charred. Add the lo mein noodles, chicken, and sauce and mix thoroughly for 1-2 minutes. Continue cooking until sauce has thickened and is evenly coated. Add scallion greens, mix, and enjoy!

If you liked this recipe, be sure to find some of my other popular noodle recipes on the blog:

• Soy Sauce Pan Fried Noodles (Video)
• Dan Dan Noodles
• Spicy Peanut Noodles
• Beef and Broccoli Noodles
• The BEST Garlic Noodles

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