Chicken Lo Mein
"Whip up a delicious Chicken Lo Mein with tender chicken strips, fresh vegetables, and flavorful sauce tossed with linguine noodles. This easy and flavorful dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!"
Equipment
- - Wok or large saucepan
- - Medium bowls for marinating chicken and mixing sauce
- - Small bowl
Ingredients
- 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
- 5 teaspoons white sugar divided
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- ½ cup soy sauce divided
- 1 ¼ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 12 ounce package uncooked linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ pound fresh shiitake mushrooms stemmed and sliced
- 6 green onions sliced diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken with 2 1/2 teaspoons of white sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar, and 1/4 cup soy sauce. Mix well to coat the chicken. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- In another medium bowl, combine chicken broth, water, sesame oil, ground black pepper, remaining sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce. In a separate small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in a little bit of this mixture, then add it slowly to the rest of the mixture, stirring well. Set aside.
- Cook linguine according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large saucepan over high heat until smoking. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes, or until browned. Transfer chicken and juices to a warm plate.
- Heat the remaining vegetable oil in the wok or pan over high heat. Add ginger, garlic, mushrooms, and green onions, and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Add the reserved sauce mixture and then the chicken. Simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, about 2 minutes.
- Add the reserved noodles and toss gently, coating everything well with the sauce.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour for maximum flavor.
- Dissolve the cornstarch in a small portion of the sauce mixture before adding it to ensure a smooth and thickened sauce.
- Toss the noodles gently with the sauce to evenly coat them and the other ingredients.
- Dissolve the cornstarch in a small portion of the sauce mixture before adding it to ensure a smooth and thickened sauce.
- Toss the noodles gently with the sauce to evenly coat them and the other ingredients.