Garlic Chicken Lo Mein (Printable Version)

Tender chicken, chewy noodles, and crisp vegetables come together in a flavorful garlic soy sauce stir fry.

# Ingredients:

→ Protein

01 - Boneless skinless chicken breasts, small pieces

→ Oils

02 - Peanut oil or olive oil
03 - Toasted sesame oil

→ Liquids

04 - Dry white wine
05 - Low sodium chicken broth
06 - Beef broth, boxed or homemade
07 - Soy sauce, low sodium preferred
08 - Hot sauce

→ Noodles

09 - Fresh or dry lo mein noodles

→ Vegetables

10 - Mixed stir fry vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, sugar snap peas
11 - Fresh garlic, minced

→ Seasonings and Thickeners

12 - Brown sugar or honey
13 - Cornstarch
14 - Ground ginger
15 - Red pepper flakes, optional
16 - Salt and black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Combine chicken broth, beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, minced garlic, hot sauce, toasted sesame oil, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes in a large container; whisk until completely smooth.
02 - Pound chicken to even thickness; pat dry and season with salt and pepper. Cut into bite-sized pieces. Reserve a quarter cup of sauce mixture and toss chicken in it to coat; set aside to marinate while preparing vegetables and noodles.
03 - Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken in a single layer; sear undisturbed for 3 minutes until golden. Flip and cook 2-3 minutes until cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate.
04 - Pour white wine into the skillet; scrape browned bits with a spatula. Simmer until wine reduces by half, about 2 minutes, to concentrate flavor.
05 - Boil lo mein noodles in salted water. Cook for one minute less than package directions. Drain thoroughly to prevent sogginess.
06 - Add more oil to skillet if dry. Add mixed vegetables and stir fry for about 3 minutes until crisp-tender and slightly colored.
07 - Pour remaining sauce into skillet with vegetables; bring to a simmer until slightly thickened. Add noodles gradually, tossing to coat evenly with sauce.
08 - Return chicken to skillet; toss all ingredients until evenly coated and glossy. Warm through for 1-2 minutes to retain chicken juiciness.
09 - Top with fresh cilantro, scallions, toasted sesame seeds, or an extra drizzle of sesame oil as desired. Serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - Leftovers keep up to four days refrigerated; reheat with a splash of broth or water to loosen sauce. Noodles can be frozen but are best fresh for texture.

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