Best One Recipe Two Meals Chicken Lo Mein Recipes

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ONE RECIPE, TWO MEALS CHICKEN LO MEIN



One Recipe, Two Meals Chicken Lo Mein image

Good news: I've got the solution for dinner. And it involves lo mein noodles and chicken and a crazy-gorgeous sauce! Your kids' version is way simple, and for grown-ups, I made a fantastic Asian dressing to swirl into the cooked chicken. You'll also add diced red bell pepper, some bean sprouts and a truckload of scallions.

Provided by Bev Weidner

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings (2 kids, 2 adults)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Kosher salt
Two 3-ounce bundles lo mein noodles (spaghetti can be subbed!)
Sesame oil, for drizzling, optional
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for drizzling
1 pound ground chicken
2 teaspoons Chinese 5-spice powder
3 tablespoons orange juice
Mandarin orange wedges, for garnish
3 scallions, finely chopped
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon fish sauce
Juice from 1 lime, plus lime wedges, for garnish
About 3/4 of a 15-ounce can bean sprouts, drained
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the lo mein noodles until al dente, about 3 minutes. Drain, and drizzle with a little bit of sesame or olive oil, to keep the noodles from sticking. Set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and brown, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Add the Chinese 5-spice powder and a small pinch of salt. Continue to cook until the seasoning coats the chicken, about 30 seconds.
  • At this point, set aside about 3/4 cup of the noodles with 1/2 cup of the chicken. Divide that between two small plates, and drizzle a tablespoon of orange juice over both plates. Garnish with a few mandarin orange wedges and a tiny bit of scallions, if your kids dig it! Serve it to your littles.
  • Now, for you. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, olive oil, and the remaining 2 tablespoons orange juice. Pour the mix over the remaining ground chicken in your skillet, and bring the heat back up (if you've turned it down, to tend to the kids). Add the bean sprouts and bell pepper and cook, stirring, 3 more minutes, so the flavors have time to marry. Add the remaining noodles to the pan and toss to combine.
  • Serve with fresh lime wedges and the remaining scallions! Good grief, almighty. Eat!

CHICKEN LO MEIN



Chicken Lo Mein image

This dish is easy to make, and full of flavor. The chicken is incredibly tender, and the ginger, garlic and soy sauce combine to give it its authentic taste. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.

Provided by Meesh

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 2h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
5 teaspoons white sugar, divided
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
½ cup soy sauce, divided
1 ¼ cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1 tablespoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (12 ounce) package uncooked linguine pasta
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
6 green onions, sliced diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a medium, non-reactive bowl, combine the chicken with 2 1/2 teaspoons of white sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar and 1/4 cup soy sauce. Mix this together and coat the chicken well. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • In another medium bowl, combine the chicken broth, water, sesame oil and ground black pepper with the remaining sugar, vinegar and soy sauce. In a separate small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch with some of this mixture and slowly add to the bulk of the mixture, stirring well. Set aside.
  • Cook the linguine according to package directions, drain and set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a wok or large saucepan over high heat until it starts to smoke. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes, or until browned. Transfer this and all juices to a warm plate.
  • Heat the remaining vegetable oil in the wok or pan over high heat. Add the ginger, garlic, mushrooms and green onions, and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the reserved sauce mixture and then the chicken. Simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, about 2 minutes. Add the reserved noodles and toss gently, coating everything well with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.6 calories, Carbohydrate 78.6 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1877 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

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