Chinese Chicken Lo Mein
Hello there, dear reader! Grab a comfortable chair and prepare yourself as I take you on a culinary journey into the heart of my kitchen, where magic happens. Today's hero is none other than the universally loved - the Chicken Lo Mein.
Equipment
- 1 large sauce pan or stock pot
- 1 wok
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chinese egg noodles
- 2 cups Napa cabbage shredded
- 1 cup oyster mushrooms chopped
- 5 green onions sliced, greens part reserved for garnish
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken, cubed
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1- inch piece of ginger peeled and grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sherry
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon peanut (or other preferred) oil
Instructions
- Begin by cooking noodles: In a large sauce pan or stock pot, bring water to a boil. Add noodles and cook until firm, approximately 5 minutes. Check for doneness along the way, as cooking times may vary depending on thickness. Drain and rinse with cold water. Return noodles to pot, and toss gently with sesame oil. Set aside.
- Heat a wok over high heat and add oil to coat pan.
- Add crushed red pepper to the pan, tossing around until fragrant. Add chicken, ginger, soy sauce, sherry, salt, and cornstarch. Cook, tossing gently, for 2 minutes.
- Add shiitake mushrooms, white parts of the green onions and cabbage, cook for two more minutes until chicken begins to brown and cabbage wilts slightly. Remove chicken mixture from pan and set aside.
- Add a bit more oil to the hot pan before adding noodles. Toss noodles in the hot oil for no more than 1 minute. Add the chicken mixture back into the pan and toss gently until heated through.
- Garnish with green onions, if desired.
- Serve immediately
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Notes
Create a delicious sauce by combining soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and a touch of honey for a hint of sweetness. This flavor-packed sauce will coat the noodles and infuse them with umami goodness. Stir-fry marinated chicken with garlic and ginger until it's cooked through and juicy. Add a colorful mix of vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, and snow peas for added crunch and nutrition. Toss everything together with the sauce for a harmonious blend of flavors.