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Chicken Lo Mein

SUBMITTED BY: Meesh PHOTO BY: feb2772

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 115 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  45 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
  • 5 teaspoons white sugar, divided
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce, divided
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 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
  • 1/2 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
  • 6 green onions, sliced diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

FOOTNOTE

  • The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2004 by ENDOFALICE
This is an incredibly customizable recipe with a nice, solid flavor whatever you add. I can't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2003 by JOSIE
I enjoyed this recipe but I did change it around a bit. I didn't use the water at all. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2005 by SHAIKIRA
I liked the idea of this recipe but to make it work for me i have to make some changes it just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2008 by danica1976
FOR JECCA: The missing ingredient is oyster sauce...took me awhile to figure it out, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2006 by Uncle Ed's Nephew
Great recipe says my wife, who usually doesn't favor Oriental noodles dishes. A couple... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by CookingJenn
This wasn't anything great. NOTHING like lo mein in chinese restaurants. I love ginger, cut... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2006 by Jecca
This recipe was good, and I will probably make again, however there is something missing. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2005 by ABIGFRICKINRAT
Rather poor actually. 1/2 cup of soy sauce??? If you are using some thin supermarket brand I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2004 by ALP399