Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 tablespoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
For the Vegetables:
10 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups cabbage, shredded
2 carrots, shredded
4 green onions, sliced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
6 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 cups broccoli florets
2 celery stalks, sliced
For the Noodles and Sauce:
8 ounces buckwheat lo mein noodles
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons garlic butter (for extra flavor, see note below)
Cooking oil (e.g., canola or vegetable oil)
Directions:
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
In a bowl, combine cubed chicken, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and grated ginger. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.
Step 2: Cook the Noodles
Boil the lo mein noodles according to the package instructions, undercooking by 1–2 minutes to maintain firmness. Drain the noodles and set them aside.
Step 3: Sauté the Chicken
In a hot skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium-high heat.
Add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown, about 6–8 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
Step 4: Sauté the Vegetables
In the same pan, add another tablespoon of cooking oil if needed.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the cabbage, carrots, green onions, mushrooms, broccoli, and celery. Stir-fry the vegetables until they are tender-crisp, about 5–7 minutes.
Step 5: Combine and Sauce
Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables.
Add the undercooked noodles to the pan.
Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, black pepper, and garlic butter.
Toss everything together over medium heat until the noodles are fully cooked, and the sauce evenly coats all ingredients, about 2–3 minutes.
Step 6: Serve
Remove from heat and serve hot.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Note:
If you’d like to make your own garlic butter, simply mix softened butter with minced garlic and a pinch of salt. It adds a rich and flavorful touch to the dish.
