鸡丝捞面 (Jī Sī Lāo Miàn)
Chicken Lo Mein – 15-Minute Takeout Noodles at Home
⏱️ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 10 min⏰ Total: 15 minEASY
DFNF
🛒 Available at: Trader Joe'sWhole FoodsWalmart
Why This Recipe Works
- Faster than delivery. Better than Panda Express. Made with whatever vegetables are in your fridge.
- The sauce is 4 ingredients. You already have all of them.
Servings
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient | Notes | Substitute |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 g (7 oz) | lo mein noodles or spaghetti捞面 | fresh or dried | spaghetti or linguine |
| 225 g (8 oz) | chicken breast鸡胸肉 | thinly sliced | — |
| 30 ml (2 tbsp) | soy sauce酱油 | — | — |
| 15 ml (1 tbsp) | oyster sauce蚝油 | — | hoisin + soy 1:1 |
| 5.0 ml (1 tsp) | sesame oil香油 | — | — |
| 4.0 g (1 tsp) | sugar白糖 | — | — |
| 1.0 medium | carrot胡萝卜 | julienned | — |
| 150 g (1 cup shredded) | green cabbage卷心菜 | — | — |
Instructions
1
Cook noodles(5 min)
Boil noodles 1 minute LESS than package directions. Drain and toss with 1 tsp sesame oil to prevent sticking.
2
Make sauce(1 min)
Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and 2 tbsp water. Set aside.
3
Cook chicken(2 min)
Heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet over HIGH heat. Sear chicken slices 2 minutes until golden. Remove.
4
Stir-fry and toss(3 min)
Add carrots and cabbage to the hot pan. Cook 2 minutes. Return chicken and noodles. Pour sauce over. Toss with tongs for 1-2 minutes until everything is coated and sizzling.
Pro Tips for Western Kitchens
Undercook the noodles by 1 minute. They'll finish cooking in the pan and absorb the sauce without getting mushy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between lo mein and chow mein?
Lo mein = noodles tossed in sauce (soft). Chow mein = noodles pan-fried until crispy. Both delicious, different textures.
Nutrition
Per serving (approximate values)
450
Calories (kcal)
32
Protein (g)
52
Carbs (g)
12
Fat (g)
3
Fiber (g)
780
Sodium (mg)