Description
Chili Garlic Chicken Lo Mein Bowls offer a delightful combination of tender chicken and crisp vegetables, all enveloped in a savory, slightly spicy sauce. The chewy lo mein noodles provide a satisfying texture, while the aromatic garlic and chili create a flavor explosion that dances on the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- For the Lo Mein:
- 8 oz lo mein noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili paste
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, marinate the sliced chicken with soy sauce and cornstarch for 15 minutes.
- Cook the lo mein noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the garlic, ginger, red bell pepper, and snap peas to the skillet, stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients: soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili paste, and sesame oil.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked lo mein noodles to the skillet, tossing everything together until well combined and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, simply warm in a skillet over medium heat until heated through.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like broccoli or carrots based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 70 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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