Sticky Garlic Soy Chicken with Lo Mein
Sticky Garlic Soy Chicken with Lo Mein
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch, for coating
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 400 g egg noodles, or Lo Mein noodles
For the Sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce, pork-free
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
For Garnish
- as needed green onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Toss the chicken pieces in 1/2 cup cornstarch until they are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the coated chicken pieces to the hot pan in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the chicken for 4-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides and cooked through. Remove the fried chicken from the pan and set it aside on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 6 min
- 4
While the chicken is frying, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the 400g egg noodles (or Lo Mein noodles) and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the cooked noodles thoroughly and set them aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
In the same pan used for the chicken, if needed, add a touch more vegetable oil. Add the 4 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of minced ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Whisk together the 1/2 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a small bowl. Pour this sauce mixture into the pan with the garlic and ginger. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has slightly thickened.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Return the crispy chicken and the drained cooked noodles to the pan with the simmering sauce. Toss everything together using tongs or a spatula for 1-2 minutes, ensuring that the chicken and noodles are thoroughly coated in the sticky, savory glaze.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Transfer the Sticky Garlic Soy Chicken with Lo Mein to serving bowls. Garnish generously with fresh chopped green onions before serving immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Sticky Garlic Soy Chicken with Lo Mein
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch, for coating
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 400 g egg noodles, or Lo Mein noodles
For the Sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce, pork-free
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
For Garnish
- as needed green onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Toss the chicken pieces in 1/2 cup cornstarch until they are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the coated chicken pieces to the hot pan in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the chicken for 4-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides and cooked through. Remove the fried chicken from the pan and set it aside on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 6 min - 4
While the chicken is frying, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the 400g egg noodles (or Lo Mein noodles) and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the cooked noodles thoroughly and set them aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
In the same pan used for the chicken, if needed, add a touch more vegetable oil. Add the 4 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of minced ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Whisk together the 1/2 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a small bowl. Pour this sauce mixture into the pan with the garlic and ginger. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has slightly thickened.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Return the crispy chicken and the drained cooked noodles to the pan with the simmering sauce. Toss everything together using tongs or a spatula for 1-2 minutes, ensuring that the chicken and noodles are thoroughly coated in the sticky, savory glaze.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Transfer the Sticky Garlic Soy Chicken with Lo Mein to serving bowls. Garnish generously with fresh chopped green onions before serving immediately.
⏱️ 1 min