Chicken Lo Mein ๐Ÿœ๐Ÿ—:

Ingredients ๐Ÿœ
โ€“ 8 oz lo mein or spaghetti noodles ๐Ÿ
โ€“ 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ๐Ÿซ’
โ€“ 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced ๐Ÿ—
โ€“ 1 small onion, thinly sliced ๐Ÿง…
โ€“ 2 cloves garlic, minced ๐Ÿง„
โ€“ 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (any color) ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
โ€“ 1 cup snap peas or snow peas ๐ŸŒฟ
โ€“ 1 cup sliced mushrooms ๐Ÿ„
โ€“ 1/4 cup soy sauce ๐ŸŒฟ
โ€“ 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional) ๐Ÿœ
โ€“ 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce ๐ŸŒฟ
โ€“ 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry) ๐Ÿš
โ€“ 1 teaspoon sesame oil ๐Ÿซ’
โ€“ 2 green onions, chopped (optional) ๐ŸŒฟ
โ€“ Sesame seeds for garnish (optional) ๐ŸŒฟ

Preparation ๐Ÿณ
1. Cook Noodles: Cook the lo mein or spaghetti noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. ๐Ÿ

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. ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿซ’

3. Sautรฉ Vegetables: In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed. Sautรฉ 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. ๐Ÿง…๐Ÿง„๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ„

4. Combine Sauces: In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and hoisin sauce. ๐Ÿœ๐ŸŒฟ

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. ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ๐ŸŒฟ

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. ๐Ÿฅ„๐Ÿš

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! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿฝ๏ธ