{"id":33,"date":"2026-05-20T12:51:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T12:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.cherrychapters.com\/gentleplatter\/?p=33"},"modified":"2026-05-20T12:51:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T12:51:24","slug":"chicken-lo-mein-faster-than-delivery-twice-as-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.cherrychapters.com\/gentleplatter\/2026\/05\/20\/chicken-lo-mein-faster-than-delivery-twice-as-good\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Lo Mein (Faster Than Delivery, Twice as Good)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Lo mein is supposed to be fast. By the time you’ve waited for delivery, this is already in your belly. Tender chicken, snappy noodles, crisp bell peppers, and a savory sauce that coats every single strand. One pan. Twenty minutes. Let’s go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Serves 4.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For the Sauce:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  • \u00bc cup soy sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (or regular)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bd cup chicken broth or water<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For the Stir Fry:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    • 8 oz (225g) lo mein noodles or spaghetti<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, thinly sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 2 tbsp vegetable oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 bell pepper, sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 carrot, julienned<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 2 cups shredded cabbage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 2 green onions, chopped<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Step 1: Cook Noodles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      1. Boil noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, set aside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Step 2: Mix Sauce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        1. Whisk all sauce ingredients together in a bowl.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Step 3: Cook Chicken<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
            \n
          1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large pan over high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through (3\u20134 minutes). Remove and set aside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Step 4: Stir Fry Veggies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
              \n
            1. Add remaining oil. Toss in bell pepper, carrot, and cabbage. Stir fry 2 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              Step 5: Bring It Together<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                \n
              1. Return chicken to pan. Add noodles. Pour sauce over everything.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Toss vigorously for 1\u20132 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                Step 6: Serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                  \n
                1. Top with green onions. Eat immediately. Delivery who?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  Prep Time:<\/strong> 10 min | Cook Time:<\/strong> 10 min | Total:<\/strong> 20 min<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Yield:<\/strong> 4 servings | Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Storage Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  Fridge:<\/strong> 3 days. Reheat:<\/strong> In a hot wok or pan with a splash of water (microwave will make noodles mushy). Best eaten fresh, but leftovers are still solid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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