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A delicious plate of Garlic Chicken Lo Mein

Garlic Chicken Lo Mein

A delicious and savory dish packed with flavors of garlic and ginger, combined with tender chicken and crisp vegetables.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
For the Vegetables
  • 10 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cups cabbage shredded
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 carrots shredded
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • 6 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
For the Noodles & Sauce
  • 8 oz buckwheat lo mein noodles
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Szechuan garlic butter see note
  • Cooking oil e.g., canola or vegetable oil

Equipment

  • Skillet or Wok

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix cubed chicken, garlic powder, salt, pepper, fish sauce, and grated ginger until evenly coated.
  2. Boil lo mein noodles according to package directions, undercooking by 1–2 minutes for a firmer texture. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a hot skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
  5. In the last 2 minutes, add 1 tablespoon of Szechuan garlic butter and half of the minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
  6. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  7. In the same pan, add another tablespoon of cooking oil if needed.
  8. Add the remaining minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 1 minute.
  9. Toss in cabbage, broccoli, carrots, green onions, mushrooms, and celery. Stir-fry for 5–7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  10. Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables.
  11. Add the undercooked noodles to the pan.
  12. Pour in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, fish sauce, black pepper, and the remaining Szechuan garlic butter.
  13. Stir-fry everything together over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, until the noodles are fully cooked and coated in sauce.
  14. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add some chili flakes when stir-frying the vegetables. Serve with extra soy sauce on the side if desired.