Lo Mein with Chicken
4 servings This is a great and easy recipe for lo mein with chicken that will help you prepare this meal like a professional chef! It will have great results. Prepare with chicken, shrimps or skip the protein - either way, you won’t be disappointed! x saved Tom the Chef Founder January 31, 2024 45 min.45 min.1/5 45 min. 45 min. 1/5 Tools: 1x Measuring Cups1x Measuring Spoons1x Chef’s knife1x Cutting Board1x Medium Mixing Bowl (3 – 4 QT)1x Plate1x Large Pot (8 QT or more)1x Colander1x Large Sauté Pan or Stir Fry Pan1x Wooden Spoon or High-Temperature Silicone Spatula1x Tongs (preferably with silicone tips) 1x Measuring Cups 1x Measuring Spoons 1x Chef’s knife 1x Cutting Board 1x Medium Mixing Bowl (3 – 4 QT) 1x Plate 1x Large Pot (8 QT or more) 1x Colander 1x Large Sauté Pan or Stir Fry Pan 1x Wooden Spoon or High-Temperature Silicone Spatula 1x Tongs (preferably with silicone tips) Directions: 1. Wood ear mushroom preparation: 1.1. Put 1 cup of dried wood ear mushrooms in a medium mixing bowl with hot water. 1.2. Cover with a plate and let sit for about 10 – 15 minutes until it softens and gains volume. 1.3. Then, cut the centers out and slice. 2. Marinate the chicken: 2.1. Make sure that the chicken is properly rinsed under cold water and the unwanted parts are removed. 2.2. Cut meat into ¼ thick strips (or any other desired shape) with a sharp knife and place it into a medium mixing bowl. 2.3. Add: 2 TBSP of Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 cloves of garlic – grated 1 TSP of ground ginger ½ TSP of salt ½ TSP of ground pepper Thoroughly stir together with a spatula until fully incorporated (about 1- 2 minutes). 2.4. Cover with a plastic wrap and marinate for about 30 minutes on the countertop. 3. Noodles: A. If you are using store-bought noodles, set noodles to cook based on the packaging’s requirement. B. If you are using homemade noodles, prepare the noodle dough according to the recipe and let it rest for the following step. Recipe for Lo Mein noodles here. 4. Finish wood ear mushrooms preparation: 4.1. Drain mushrooms over the colander 4.2. If your purchased whole wood ear mushrooms, cut off the center and slice the mushrooms. 4.3. Place aside for a later steps 5. Stir frying of vegetables: 5.1. Preheat the stir fry pan on medium-high heat with 3 TBSP of frying oil and add: 2 large carrots – cut into fine noodle shape Stir fry with occasional stirring until carrots get partially cooked (about 2 minutes). 5.2. Add: 1 large onion – sliced Stir fry with occasional stirring until onions are glossy (about 2 – 4 minutes). 5.3. Add: 1 cup of bamboo shoots – fine noodle shape Wood ear mushrooms prepared in step 4 ¼ TSP of ground pepper (half of the total amount) ½ TSP of salt (half of the total amount) Stir fry with occasional stirring for about 3 minutes. 5.4. Place it on a plate for a later step. 6. Finish noodles preparation: A. Finish cooking your store-bought noodles and drain water by pouring over a colander. B. Or process the rested dough into Lo Mein and cook now. Drain water by pouring the over your colander. Important: Do not leave noodles to rest in the colander. It is still cooking because of the hot temperature of the noodles, so it is easy to end up with overcooked noodles. 7. Stir fry the chicken: 7.1. Preheat a fry pan on high heat with 3 TBSP of frying oil and add: Chicken from the previous step (together with the marinade)= Stir fry with occasional stirring until it is fully cooked (about 4 – 5 minutes). 7.2. Add: Stir fried vegetables from step 5 Stir fry with occasional stirring for about 2 – 3 minutes). 8. Complete the meal: 8.1. Add: Cooked noodles Stir fry while constantly turning with tongs to make sure that noodles don’t stick to the bottom of the pan and all ingredients get stirred together (about 1 – 2 minutes). 8.2. Add: ¼ cup of soy sauce ½ TSP of salt (remaining amount) ¼ TSP of ground pepper (remaining amount) Stir fry while stirring with tongs (about 2 minutes). 8.3. Taste and add salt, pepper, or soy sauce if needed. 9. Plating: 9.1. Place noodles into the center of the plate using tongs (try to create a twist effect during plating). 9.2. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. About the Author: Tom the ChefFounder # 1 120 Followers Published Recipes: 268Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: Iowa, USAMember since: 2023-02-02 Published Recipes: 268 Av. 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