Chicken Lo Mein 🍜🍗:
Ingredients 🍜
– 8 oz lo mein or spaghetti noodles 🍝
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 🫒
– 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced 🍗
– 1 small onion, thinly sliced 🧅
– 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
– 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (any color) 🌶️
– 1 cup snap peas or snow peas 🌿
– 1 cup sliced mushrooms 🍄
– 1/4 cup soy sauce 🌿
– 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional) 🍜
– 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 🌿
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry) 🍚
– 1 teaspoon sesame oil 🫒
– 2 green onions, chopped (optional) 🌿
– Sesame seeds for garnish (optional) 🌿
Preparation 🍳
1. Cook Noodles: Cook the lo mein or spaghetti noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. 🍝
2. Cook Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and cook until no longer pink and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. 🍗🫒
3. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed. Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the bell peppers, snap peas, and mushrooms. Cook until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes. 🧅🧄🌶️🌿🍄
4. Combine Sauces: In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and hoisin sauce. 🍜🌿
5. Add Chicken and Noodles: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Add the cooked noodles and pour the sauce mixture over the top. Stir to combine and heat through. 🍗🍝🌿
6. Thicken Sauce: Add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet and stir well. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened and coats the noodles and vegetables. 🥄🍚
7. Finish and Serve: Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm and enjoy your Chicken Lo Mein! 😋🍽️