Homemade Lo Mein

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken thighs (cut into bite-size pieces)
• 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper ((may sub black))
• 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil (for cooking)
• 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce ((may sub regular above))
• 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons mirin/rice wine
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seed oil
• 1-2 teaspoons Asian chili sauce ((like sambal oelek or sriracha))
• 1/4 tsp EACH five spice powder, white pepper
• 16 ounces fresh lo mein noodles, Hokkien or other medium-thickness egg noodles ((may sub dried, see notes))
• 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
• 3 green onions, (white parts chopped into 1-inch pieces, green parts chopped 1/4-inch)
• 2 cloves garlic, (finely chopped (don’t mince or mash) (may sub 1/2 tsp ground in the sauce))
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger ((may sub 1/2 ground in the sauce))
• 1 red bell pepper, (julienned)
• 4 cups finely shredded green cabbage
• 2 carrots (cut into matchsticks (3/4 cup))
• 2 1/2 cups mung bean sprouts
• 1 cup snow peas, (ends trimmed)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare chicken: Whisk together the Chicken Marinade ingredients in a medium bowl (soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, pepper). Add chopped chicken and toss to coat evenly; set aside.

2. 2

   Lo Mein Sauce: Mix the sauce ingredients together; set aside.

3. 3

   Prepare noodles: For pre-cooked lo mein noodles, run them under hot tap water to separate, then drain well and toss with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil. For uncooked noodles, cook them in a large pot of boiling water until al dente, rinse with cold water, drain thoroughly, then toss with a drizzle of toasted sesame seed oil.

4. 4

   Stir fry the chicken: Heat the oil in a large braiser, large stainless steel pan, or wok over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until deeply golden on each side, then stir-fry until cooked through. Remove the chicken to a plate.

5. 5

   Sauté aromatics: Heat another drizzle of oil in the pan. Add the WHITE parts of the green onions and sauté for 1 minute. Add the garlic and ginger, and stir fry for 10-15 seconds.

6. 6

   Stir fry vegetables: Add the bell pepper, cabbage, and carrots and stir fry for 1 minute, adding another drizzle of oil if needed.

7. 7

   Add noodles: Add the noodles and sauce, and stir fry for 1 minute by tossing the noodles with tongs.

8. 8

   Add sprouts: Add the chicken, bean sprouts, snow peas, and the chopped tops of the green onions and toss to combine.

9. 9

   Adjust to taste: Make it saltier with additional soy, spicier with chili sauce, sweeter with brown sugar, etc., until it’s perfect for YOU!