Garlic Chicken Lo Mein Recipe
Are you craving restaurant-style noodles at home? This Garlic Chicken Lo Mein Recipe is perfect for you.
Equipment
- Large wok or skillet
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Large pot
- Tongs or chopsticks
- Small bowl
Ingredients
- 8 oz lo mein noodles
- 1 lb chicken breast sliced thin
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables carrots, cabbage, bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot.
- Add lo mein noodles and cook for 4 minutes.
- Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Set aside for later use.
- Heat oil in your wok over high heat.
- Add sliced chicken and cook for 5 minutes.
- The chicken should turn golden brown.
- Remove and set aside on a plate.
- Add minced garlic to the same wok.
- Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in your mixed vegetables immediately.
- Stir-fry for 3 minutes until slightly soft.
- Return the cooked chicken to the wok.
- Add your prepared noodles next.
- Pour all the sauce ingredients over everything.
- Toss well for 2 minutes until combined.
- Everything should be evenly coated with sauce.
Notes
- Don't overcook your noodles or they'll get mushy.
- Use high heat for that authentic restaurant flavor.
- Cut chicken into thin, even slices for quick cooking.
- Fresh garlic tastes much better than garlic powder.
- Prep all ingredients before you start cooking.
- Have your sauce mixed and ready to go.