Chicken Fried Noodles Lo Mein Style

Why you'll love this recipe

Better Than Takeout: By controlling the oil and using fresh vegetables, you get a much cleaner and more flavorful dish than the local shop.
High Protein & Veggie-Packed: A complete, balanced meal that is easy to customize with whatever you have in the fridge.
Perfect Wok-Hei: The high-heat stir-fry method gives the noodles a slight "breath of the wok" smokiness.

Key Ingredients

Chicken Breast/Thigh: Sliced thinly and seared for a tender, savory protein base.
Oyster Sauce: The key to that "glossy" restaurant look and deep savory flavor.
Egg Noodles: These hold up well to stir-frying and provide a classic, comforting texture.

✅Quick Tips: To prevent the chicken from drying out, sear it on high heat quickly and remove it from the wok, only adding it back at the very end to stay juicy.

Key Steps

Step 1: Sear the chicken until browned and set aside to keep it tender.

Step 2: Stir-fry your vegetables on high heat until "crisp-tender."

Step 3: Add pre-boiled noodles and the savory sauce mixture to the wok.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Cooking Method: Chicken

Courses: Main Dishes, Noodles

Servings: 1

Description

A classic weeknight meal packed with vegetables and tender chicken. Simple, satisfying, and full of flavor.

Ingredients:

3 blocks dry egg noodle
1 lb chicken breast
2 tbsp cooking wine
½ white onion
3 eggs
Cooking oil as needed

Marination:

1 salt
1 tbsp oyster sauce
½ tsp tsp white pepper powder
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp olive oil

Noodle Sauce:

2 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp chinese red chili pepper powder
A pinch of chopped scallions

Instructions

1
Marinate the chicken breast with salt, oyster sauce, white pepper powder, cornstarch and olive oil.
2
While the chicken marinated, boil the noodle in hot water for a quick 2 minute and rinse under cold water immediately, set aside.
3
Heat up the pan, add 2 tbsp cooking oil, scramble the egg and pan fry, set aside.
4
Using the same pan, add 5 tbsp cooking oil, and brown the chicken breast. Add cooking wine and let it cook with lid close for 3 minutes.
5
Slice the white onions and then add in to the chicken, sautee for a quick 30 seconds and then add in the noodle.
6
Season the noodle with noodle seasoning ingredients.
7
Serve while hot..

Keywords: Noodles, Stir-fry, Chicken, Lo mein, Soy sauce, 20-min