Plento Pasto CookbookClassic Chicken Lo Mein
⏱ 30 min
🍽 Serves 4
≈ $13.50 ($3.38/serving)
average
Why this fits a family on a budget
This is the takeout-style chicken lo mein American families have been making at home for decades — saucy noodles, tender chicken, and familiar vegetables in one pan. Kids love the slurpable noodles and mild savory sauce, and it's on the table in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
• 8 oz lo mein noodles
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 3 stalks green onions, sliced
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Cook lo mein noodles according to package directions (usually 3–4 minutes), then drain, rinse with cold water, and toss with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
2. Slice chicken breast into thin strips about ¼ inch thick. In a small bowl, toss chicken strips with cornstarch, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce until evenly coated.
3. In a small bowl, stir together remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Set sauce aside.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken strips in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes until golden on the bottom, then stir and cook another 2–3 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink. Transfer chicken to a plate.
5. Add remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add broccoli florets and shredded carrots and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
6. Return chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked noodles and pour the sauce over everything. Toss with tongs or two spoons for 1–2 minutes until noodles are heated through and evenly coated. Scatter green onions over the top and serve immediately.
Contains: gluten, soy, shellfish. Always double-check labels for your household's allergies.
Cost is a national-average estimate and varies by store and region.
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