Savor Garlic Chicken Lo Mein Delight (Print version)

Tender chicken, lo mein noodles, crisp vegetables, and a glossy garlic-soy sauce made in about 30 minutes.

# Ingredients:

For the chicken

01 - 1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
03 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
04 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
07 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil

For the sauce

08 - 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
09 - 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
11 - 1/3 cup (80 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
12 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
13 - 1 teaspoon brown sugar
14 - 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce, optional

For the noodles and vegetables

15 - 8 oz (225 g) lo mein noodles or spaghetti
16 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil
17 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
18 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
19 - 1 large carrot, julienned
20 - 1 cup (85 g) snow peas, trimmed
21 - 3 scallions, whites and greens separated
22 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, for finishing
23 - Sesame seeds, optional for serving

# Instructions:

01 - Toss the sliced chicken with soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger. Let it stand for 10 minutes while you prepare the sauce and vegetables.
02 - Boil the lo mein noodles until just tender according to the package directions. Drain well and toss with a few drops of sesame oil to prevent sticking.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, chicken broth, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and chili garlic sauce if using.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a wok or wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook, stirring often, until opaque and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
05 - Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Stir-fry the garlic, bell pepper, carrot, snow peas, and scallion whites for 2-3 minutes until bright and crisp-tender.
06 - Return the chicken to the pan. Add the noodles and sauce, then toss for 1-2 minutes until glossy and hot. Finish with sesame oil, scallion greens, and sesame seeds if desired.

# Good to know:

01 - Have all ingredients prepped before heating the pan.
02 - Cook chicken to 165°F for food safety.
03 - Best served immediately while the noodles are glossy.

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