Description
Savor culinary magic with chicken spaghetti lo mein, a delightful fusion of Italian and Chinese flavors. Packed with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and silky noodles, this dish promises a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken breast, thinly sliced
Noodles and Base Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, broccoli)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Boil spaghetti in salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking process, then set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat at 375°F. Sear chicken slices with salt and pepper, cooking for 5-6 minutes until edges turn golden and meat is thoroughly cooked. Transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- In the same wok, quickly sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until aromatic. Add mixed vegetables, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes to maintain crisp texture.
- Reintroduce cooked chicken to the wok. Pour soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, ground ginger, and chicken broth. Stir thoroughly and simmer for 2 minutes to blend flavors.
- Create a quick cornstarch slurry and pour into the wok, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and glazes ingredients.
- Incorporate cooked spaghetti into the wok, tossing gently to ensure even sauce distribution and complete ingredient integration.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions over the dish for fresh, vibrant garnish. Serve piping hot directly from the wok.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by marinating chicken in soy sauce and ginger for 30 minutes before cooking to infuse deeper taste and tenderness.
- Swap traditional spaghetti with whole wheat or zucchini noodles for a healthier, low-carb alternative that still delivers delicious results.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium soy sauce and reducing additional salt, making the dish more heart-friendly and diet-conscious.
- Prep vegetables ahead of time and store in airtight containers to streamline cooking process and ensure quick, stress-free meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg