Lo mein with chicken, egg noodles, broccoli, carrots, peppers and spring onions
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Lo mein with chicken

For Lo Mein, noodles are cooked and then tossed with fried chicken, vegetables and sauce. Unlike Chow Mein, the noodles are supposed to be juicy and saucier, not heavily fried.

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Total time 30 min
Calories 590 kcal
Servings 4 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Why this recipe works

Lo Mein with chicken and vegetables

Lo Mein works well when pasta and sauce come together without drying out. Marinate the chicken briefly, vegetables remain firm to the bite and a little pasta water helps spread the sauce evenly.

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Recipe

Lo mein with chicken

Lo mein with chicken are soft-swivelled egg noodles with chicken, broccoli, carrots and a sauce made from soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Cooking noodles

    Cook the pasta until just tender, drain and reserve a little pasta water.

  2. 2

    Marinating chicken

    Mix the chicken with some soy sauce and starch and leave to stand for a short time.

  3. 3

    Roast chicken

    Fry the chicken briefly in hot oil and remove.

  4. 4

    Vegetables and sauce

    Fry garlic, ginger and vegetables. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce and a little pasta water.

  5. 5

    Swing the noodles

    Toss the pasta and chicken in the sauce, add the sesame oil and spring onions.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Lo mein with chicken

Keep pasta water

A dash of pasta water helps to combine sauce and pasta.

Roast chicken briefly

Thin strips need only a short heat and remain juicier.

Saucer than chow mein

Lo Mein is swivelled rather than fried dry.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Use prawns instead of chicken and cook only briefly.

If there are no egg noodles, cooked al dente spaghetti works.

Nutrition per serving

590kcal
70.0 gCarbohydrates
34.0 gProtein
18.0 gFat

Values are estimates 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 swivelled with sauce, vegetables and protein.

Yes, al dente cooked spaghetti is a viable alternative.

Sauce or pasta water is missing. Add a sip of liquid when you toss.

Broccoli, carrots, peppers, pak choi, cabbage or sugar snap peas go well.

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