Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.75 cup

chicken broth

fat-free, less-sodium

2 tbsp

bourbon

or water

1 tbsp

oyster sauce

2 tsp

sugar

2 tsp

soy sauce

low-sodium

0.5 tsp

salt

1 pound

chicken breasts

skinned, boned, cut into strips

10 unit

lo mein noodles

uncooked wide

2 tsp

vegetable oil

divided

1 cup

broccoli florets

small

0.5 cup

carrot

diagonally sliced

0.5 cup

green onions

sliced

8 unit

cremini mushrooms

quartered

8 unit

sugar snap peas

frozen, thawed

Step 1
~3 min

In a small bowl, combine chicken broth, bourbon (or water), oyster sauce, sugar, soy sauce, and salt.

Step 2
~3 min

Divide the broth mixture; reserve a portion for later use and marinate the chicken strips in the remaining portion.

Step 3
~3 min

Cook lo mein noodles according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and keep warm.

Step 4
~3 min

Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet.

Step 5
~3 min

Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.

Step 6
~3 min

Add more vegetable oil to the skillet.

Step 7
~3 min

Stir-fry broccoli florets, sliced carrots, green onions, quartered cremini mushrooms, and thawed sugar snap peas until crisp-tender.

Step 8
~3 min

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.

Step 9
~3 min

Pour the reserved broth mixture over the chicken and vegetables.

Step 10
~3 min

Cover and cook for a few minutes until heated through.

Step 11
~3 min

Serve the stir-fry over the cooked lo mein noodles.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of sugar and soy sauce to your preference.

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.

Garnish with sesame seeds for added flavor and visual appeal.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of steamed rice.

Pair with a crisp green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spring Rolls
Egg Drop Soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

East Asia

Cultural Significance

Commonly served as a quick and flavorful weeknight meal.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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