It can also be eaten with just vegetables. What you're looking at is my quickly thrown together lo mein with the ingredients I had on hand and it was as delicious as my favorite takeout spot. Chicken lo mein is one of those comfort foods like pizza and burgers, that you might crave on many occasions.

Ingredients of Quick chinese lo mein

  1. It's 2 tbsp of olive oil.
  2. Prepare 3/4 cup of onion, diced.
  3. Prepare 1 cup of red peppers, thinly sliced.
  4. Prepare 1/2 cup of green peppers, thinly sliced.
  5. Prepare 1 can of water chestnuts.
  6. Prepare 1 cup of other veggies as desired...broccoli, pea pods, etc.
  7. Prepare 1/2 tsp of pepper.
  8. It's 1 tsp of garlic powder.
  9. Prepare 1/2 cup of dark brown sugar ** approximate. use to taste and depending on the meat used.
  10. You need 1/3 cup of soy sauce ** approximate, according to preference and meat used.
  11. You need 1 lb of meat of your choice...chicken, pork, shrimp, beef, etc. grilled in light olive oil and cut to bite-size pieces.
  12. Prepare 1 box of whole wheat pasta, cooked and drained.

Quick chinese lo mein step by step

  1. in a wok or large skillet, cook onions and peppers in olive oil, stirring frequently, until onions begin to turn translucent..
  2. add the "other veggies" and water chestnuts and meat..
  3. add pepper, garlic, soy sauce, and brown sugar, mixing well. allow to cook down slightly, stirring frequently..
  4. toss in the cooked pasta, mixing so all ingredients are incorporated..
  5. **note that different meats absorb the sugar and soy sauce differently. for instance, for chicken i might use a lot less sugar and use honey instead. for shrimp i might use only honey and very little soy sauce. cooking for yourself it to please your tastebuds. this combo pleases mine. experiment and taste test. eat and be happy. hope you enjoy!!.

This recipe for Perfect Chinese Noodles Lo Mein is an example of how you make your own delicious and fresh Chinese meal at home. Make a better than takeout version of Classic Chinese Lo Mein with authentic ingredients that can be thrown together in no time flat! Home > Recipes > Fast N Easy > Quick Lo-Mein Chinese Noodle Dinner. Lo Mein is a classic Chinese noodle dish that is quick and simple to make at home. Authentic lo mein has only a thin sauce, not the thick, heavy sauce you will find in American takeout versions.

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