Description
A quick and flavorful Lo Mein Noodles recipe featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a savory soy-based sauce, all stir-fried together for a delicious and satisfying meal ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 tbsp vegetable or peanut oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/2 onion, finely sliced
- 300g / 10oz chicken or other protein, sliced 0.5cm (1/5″) thick
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 4 x 0.75cm (1.75 x 1/3″) batons
- 1 large red capsicum / bell pepper, sliced (or 2 small)
- 6 green onions, cut into 5 cm (2”) lengths
- 500g / 1lb Lo Mein, Hokkien or other medium thickness egg noodles, fresh, prepared per packet
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (65ml) water
- 4 tsp cornflour / cornstarch
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp white sugar
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil, toasted (optional)
- 1/4 tsp white pepper (or substitute black pepper)
- Green onion, finely sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: Mix the cornflour and dark soy sauce together until lump-free, then add the remaining sauce ingredients: soy sauce, rice vinegar, white sugar, toasted sesame oil (if using), white pepper, and water. Stir well to combine.
- Season the Chicken: Transfer 2 teaspoons of the prepared sauce into a bowl with the sliced chicken. Toss to coat the chicken evenly and set aside.
- Heat the Oil: Heat the vegetable or peanut oil in a wok or large heavy-based skillet over high heat until the oil is smoking hot and ready for stir-frying.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the sliced onion and minced garlic to the hot oil and stir-fry for about 30 seconds to release their flavors.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the seasoned chicken to the wok and stir continuously until the chicken is white on the outside but still slightly raw inside, approximately 1 minute.
- Add Vegetables: Add the carrot batons and sliced capsicum/bell peppers to the wok. Continue stir-frying for 2 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add Noodles and Sauce: Stir in the prepared noodles, the rest of the sauce, and water. Using two wooden spoons, toss everything together vigorously for about 30 seconds to evenly distribute the sauce and heat through the noodles.
- Finish with Green Onions: Add the cut green onions and toss for an additional 1 minute until the noodles are glossy and well coated with sauce.
- Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with extra finely sliced green onions if desired, for added freshness and color.
Notes
- Use fresh egg noodles for best texture, but dried noodles can be substituted if prepared according to package instructions.
- If you prefer a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu or your favorite plant-based protein.
- To adjust spice level, add a dash of chili sauce or fresh chili peppers when stir-frying.
- Be sure to keep the wok or skillet very hot to get the right wok hei (charred flavor) characteristic of good stir-fried dishes.
- Adjust soy sauce quantities to taste depending on salt preferences and the saltiness of your soy sauces.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
