Lo mein de pollo, mejor que el de comida para llevar

Ingredientes

• 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for marinade)
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for marinade)
• 1 pound Lo Mein noodles
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, minced
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 1 cup sliced bell peppers
• 1/4 cup sliced scallions
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (for sauce)
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for sauce)
• Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparación

1. 1

   Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.

2. 2

   In a bowl, marinate the chicken with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. Let it sit for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Cook the Lo Mein noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

4. 4

   Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Add minced garlic and ginger and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.

6. 6

   Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

7. 7

   Add the sliced carrots, cabbage, and bell peppers to the skillet and sauté until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.

8. 8

   In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, oyster sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.

9. 9

   Pour the sauce into the skillet with the vegetables.

10. 10

    Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook until thickened, stirring constantly, about 1-2 minutes.

11. 11

    Add the cooked chicken and noodles to the skillet with the sauce.

12. 12

    Toss everything together until the noodles and chicken are evenly coated in the sauce.

13. 13

    Garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds (optional).

14. 14

    Serve immediately and enjoy!