This Chicken Lo Mein Recipe – Easy, Satisfying, Delicious, and Comforting…!

So, let’s talk about comfort food today…We all have our own Comfort Food Haven! It usually consists of dishes from our native cuisine and may extend to a few from other cuisines too. They become an integral part of our life; be it a day when you are not in a good mood / unwell, or while away and miss your home n family, or even just lazy on a weekend and longing to cook a quick meal. Apart from Indian dishes I do have my collection of comfort foods, especially the ones which I can cook in 30 minutes or less on my lazy days. And among those, Asian recipes take the top spot! In India, we are so familiar with Asian recipes like stir fry noodles, fried rice, momos, & manchurian recipes, although the preparations differ mainly from a spice stand point with lots of pepper, vinegar and some soya sauce added, to make the Indianized versions of them complete. And if you didn’t know, in India these dishes are a major attraction at road side eateries too.

I am a big fan of Stir fry noodle recipes; be it Indianized, Lo Mein or Pad Thai, I just love it! This Chicken Lo Mien recipe is one of my favorites which I keep on repeating often. I can confidently say that this is the easiest foolproof recipe of Chicken Lo Mein, and all it takes is just 30 minutes to cook.  The sauce in this recipe is a Star, and you should now seriously consider skipping the Chinese takeouts and make your own Chicken Lo Mein at home with this simple homemade sauce. It is flavorful, light, slightly sweet, and the best part of all – like any Asian recipe, you can modify it with your choice of veggies and protein. (Check Notes)

Pro tip: Start preparing your noodles in a pot parallelly while you cook chicken and veggies in a wok/pan. While everything is cooking, prepare the sauce too in a separate bowl. That’s a Superman’s work, I know, but this can save you time as everything comes together easily and all you need do in the end is it to toss all four (chicken, veggies, noodles, sauce) and Enjoy…!!

Cheers, Happy Cooking…!

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Chicken Lo Mein

Stir Fried Chicken Lo Mein Noodles with Veggies tossed in a simple Homemade Sauce… So Easy and Yummilicious, better than your Chinese takeout…!!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Chinese

Keyword chicken lo mein

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 3

Author Akhila

Ingredients

For the sauce

• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 3 tbsp low sodium soya sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• Pinch of red chili flakes

For the Chicken Lo Mein

• 1 boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into thin strips)
• 8 oz. Egg noodles / Chinese Lo Mein noodles / Udon / Spaghetti
• 2 garlic (minced)
• ½ inch sized ginger (minced)
• 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
• 1 carrot (sliced into sticks)
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• Spring onions (finely chopped)
• Sesame seeds (garnish)
• Sesame oi/vegetable oil (as required)
• Salt and pepper (as required)

Instructions

• Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain the noodles and toss in some oil to prevent sticking. Keep aside.
• Prepare the sauce by whisking the ingredients listed for the sauce in a small bowl and set aside for later use.
• Heat some oil in a pan / wok on medium heat and add chicken strips. Season with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes until it is cooked well on both sides and no longer pink inside. Remove from the pan and keep aside.
• In the same pan add oil (if necessary), sauté ginger and garlic until fragrant, followed by adding sliced veggies, and season with salt n pepper. Cook for 2 minutes or until the veggies are soft.
• Transfer the cooked noodles and chicken, to the pan with veggies. Pour the prepared sauce, toss for 2 minutes to mix everything together.
• Garnish with chopped spring onions and sesame seeds.
• Serve hot immediately.

Notes

1. Choice of Ingredients:
   • Veggies: Bell Pepper, Broccoli, Carrots, Beans, Bean sprouts, Mushroom, Cabbage, Zucchini, Bok Choy, Snow Peas.
   • Protein: Chicken, Beef, Shrimp, Egg, Tofu, Paneer

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One of the newest additions to my Favorite Recipes collection – Quinoa Fried Rice, has become my latest crush! A total fuss free recipe with fewer ingredients, a zillion health benefits, and takes hardly 15 minutes to cook.

So, why Quinoa? Quinoa is high in protein, fiber, and minerals, and also a healthy substitute for rice. It fits perfectly with the Eat Healthy mantra of the modern world which although is dominated by salads, but quinoa makes a great low-calorie replacement to regular rice recipes.

Now, why Fried Rice? Well, to me it is the best possible way to clear your leftover veggies at home, but this time not along with rice, instead quinoa. Or if you are a parent worrying on how to make your kids eat veggies, this is your answer; it’s colorful, tasty, and of course loaded with all the good stuffs! Also, your customizing options are ample; add or replace with tofu, paneer, eggs, chicken or meat, as you like. I am sure you’re gonna love this dish if you are a fan of Chinese takeout dinner nights, like me.

There is no big list of sauces to this recipe, just two; Soya sauce and Chili Garlic sauce. I love using chili garlic sauce in my Asian inspired dishes, especially in stir fry and fried rice recipes.  You can substitute it with sriracha sauce, but I highly recommend Chili garlic sauce. Trust me… it tastes so damn good.

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Quinoa Fried Rice with Grilled Pineapple

Healthy n Nutritious Quinoa Fried Rice loaded with Veggies and Grilled Pineapple… A Perfect Rice substitute, Tastes way better than your regular Takeouts…!! 

Course Main Course

Cuisine Chinese

Keyword fried rice, quinoa, quinoa fried rice

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Author Akhila

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa (cooked and cooled)
• 2 garlic (minced)
• ½ of an onion (chopped)
• ½ cup green beans (chopped)
• 1 carrot (chopped)
• ¼ cup edamame / green peas
• 2 tbsp soya sauce / tamari
• 2-3 tsp chili garlic sauce / sriracha sauce
• 3 pineapple rings
• Salt and pepper (as required)
• 1 tbsp oil (olive / sesame / vegetable oil)
• ¼ cup green onions (chopped, garnish)

Instructions

• Cook quinoa according to package directions.

  OR

  Rinse the quinoa and drain. Combine quinoa with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. When it starts boiling, reduce the heat to a low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed and germ has spiraled out.
• Heat oil in a pan on medium heat, sauté garlic until its fragrant. Add the chopped veggies (except edamame/green peas) and cook until the vegetables turn tender. Season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile on a grill pan, cook pineapple rings on medium heat, 5 minutes on each side, until they become slightly caramelized / tender. You can brush with a little oil / butter if desired. Remove from the pan and slice the rings into bite size pieces.
• Add cooked quinoa, edamame, soya sauce and chili garlic sauce, into the pan with cooked vegetables. Toss for 3-4 minutes to combine well. Add chopped pineapple slices, mix well and garnish with green onions.

Notes

1. You can use your choice of vegetables like bell pepper, snow peas, zucchini, broccoli, mushrooms, or corn, and also include eggs and any protein as desired.

2. Chili garlic sauce works best for this recipe, but you can substitute it with sriracha sauce.

3. This same recipe can be used to make fried rice with your choice of cooked and cooled brown/white rice.

4. You can refrigerate the prepared dish in an air tight container for up to 4-5 days.

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