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Chinese Recipe
Lo mein with chicken
For Lo Mein, noodles are cooked and then swirled with fried chicken, vegetables and sauce. Unlike Chow Mein, the noodles are supposed to be juicy and saucier, not strongly fried.
Total time
30 min
Calories
590 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Lo Mine with chicken and vegetables
Lo Mein works well when pasta and sauce come together without drying out. The chicken is marinated briefly, vegetables remain tender but firm and some pasta water helps to distribute the sauce evenly.
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Lo mein with chicken
Lo Mein with chicken are softly swirled egg noodles with chicken, broccoli, carrots and a sauce of soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Cook noodles
Cook noodles scarcely, drain them and store some pasta water.
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2
Marinate chicken
Mix chicken with some soy sauce and starch and let it stand short.
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3
Roast chicken
Fry chicken in hot oil and take it out.
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4
Vegetables and sauce
Fry garlic, ginger and vegetables. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce and some pasta water.
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5
Swivel noodles
Swirl noodles and chicken in the sauce, add sesame oil and spring onions.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Lo mein with chicken
Fry chicken short
Thin strips only need short heat and remain juicy.
Better than Chow Mein
Lo Mein is rather swirled than fried dry.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Use shrimp instead of chicken and cook only briefly.
If there are no egg noodles, al dente cooked spaghetti will work.
Nutrition per serving
590kcal
70.0 gCarbohydrates
34.0 gProtein
18.0 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Lo mein with chicken
Lo Mein are Chinese noodles that are swirled with sauce, vegetables and protein.
Yes, al dente cooked spaghetti is a useful alternative.
It lacks sauce or pasta water. When swirling, add liquid by mouth.
Broccoli, carrots, peppers, pak choi, cabbage or sugar pods fit well.
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