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Chicken Lo Mein

All the noodles, none of the delivery wait time

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Ian Fujimoto
Feb 15, 2025
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This recipe is dedicated to my nephew. Well, he is not biologically my nephew - but, I have taught him enough inappropriate jokes and spent enough time with him for him to basically be an extension of me.


Chicken Lo Mein

All the noodles, none of the delivery wait time

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 2 if it is a meal, 4 if it is a side dish

Ingredients:

  • Chicken Breast (1)

  • Chinese Light Soy Sauce (2 tbsp)

  • Shaoxing Wine (1 tbsp)

  • Baking Soda (1 tsp)

  • Corn Starch (1 tbsp)

  • White Pepper (to taste)

  • Salt (to taste)

  • Sweet Onion (½)

  • Carrot (1)

  • Cabbage (1 ½ cups shredded)

  • Green Onion (3 stalks)

  • Chinese Light Soy Sauce (4 tbsp)

  • Chinese Dark Soy Sauce (1 tbsp)

  • Oyster Sauce (2 tbsp)

  • Sesame Oil (2 tsp)

  • Garlic (2 cloves)

  • Ginger (½ inch knob)

  • Sugar (2 tsp)

  • MSG or Salt (to taste)

  • White Pepper (to taste)

  • Lo Mein or Shanghai Noodles (1 pound)

  • Neutral Oil (3 tbsp)

Preparation:

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