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Chicken Teriyaki Lo Mein Recipe

20-Min Chicken Teriyaki Lo Mein Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Servings 3
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

For the chicken

  • 1 pound chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

For the teriyaki sauce

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons sake, or water
  • 3 tablespoons mirin, or water
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock

For the stir-fry

  • 16 ounces lo mein noodles
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil, separated, high-smoking-point
  • 1/2 medium onion, sliced
  • 1/2 medium carrot, shredded
  • 1 cup cabbage, sliced
  • 3 stalks scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces

Instructions

  • To marinate the chicken, in a bowl, add the chicken and sprinkle with salt. Mix until the chicken absorbs the salt and becomes slightly tacky. Add the white pepper, soy sauce, and dark soy sauce and mix well. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water to form a slurry, then mix it into the chicken. Add the cooking oil and mix again to seal in moisture. Let the chicken marinate while preparing the other ingredients.
  • To prepare the vegetables and sauce, slice the onion, shred the carrot, slice the cabbage, cut the scallions, and mince the garlic. In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sake, mirin, brown sugar, and chicken stock until combined.
  • To cook the noodles, in a pot over high heat, bring water to a boil. Add the lo mein noodles and cook for about 3 minutes until just al dente. Transfer to cold water to stop the cooking, then drain well.
  • To stir-fry the chicken, in a wok over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry for about 3 minutes until fully cooked. Add the garlic and stir-fry for about 10 seconds until fragrant. Remove and set aside.
  • To stir-fry the vegetables, in the same wok over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Add the onion, carrot, and cabbage and stir-fry for about 1 minute until slightly softened. Remove and set aside.
  • To make the teriyaki chicken lo mein, in the wok over high heat, add the remaining tablespoon of cooking oil. Add the noodles and stir-fry until heated through. Return the chicken and vegetables to the wok and pour in the teriyaki sauce. Stir-fry for about 1 minute, allowing the noodles to absorb the sauce. Lastly, add the scallions and give everything a final toss before serving immediately.

Notes

 

  • Add salt first when marinating: This helps the chicken retain moisture and stay tender during stir-frying.
  • Time-saving tip: Pre-shredded cabbage and carrots are a great shortcut when you need dinner on the table fast.
  • Make ahead: Mix the sauce in advance and keep it in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Don’t overcook the noodles: Cooking them just until al dente prevents mushy lo mein after stir-frying.
  • High heat is key: Keep the wok over high heat to avoid steaming and to get that classic lo mein texture.
Author: CiCi Li
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese, Japanese