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Ultimate Peanut Chicken Lo Mein: The Perfect Stir-Fry Recipe!

Kids love this chicken lo mein made with chow mein noodles, bean sprouts, and mushrooms tossed in a Thai-inspired peanut sauce. We always get rave reviews and requests for this recipe. You can add additional vegetables as desired (broccoli, snow peas, etc.), but if you add a significant quantity, you may need to increase the amount of peanut sauce.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • ¼cupsoy sauce

  • 3tablespoonscreamy peanut butter

  • 3tablespoonsvegetable oil

  • 2tablespoonswhite sugar

  • 4teaspoonsrice wine vinegar

  • 4teaspoonssesame oil

  • 7ouncesChinese-style chow mein stir-fry noodles

  • 2teaspoonsvegetable oil

  • 2teaspoonssesame oil, divided

  • 3skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into cubes

  • 1tablespoonminced garlic

  • 1tablespoonminced fresh ginger root

  • 1tablespoonvegetable oil

  • 2cupsthinly sliced cremini mushrooms

  • 2cupsbean sprouts

  • ½cupchopped green onion

  • ¼cupchopped cilantro

Cooking Directions

  1. Make the sauce: Whisk soy sauce, peanut butter, vegetable oil, sugar, vinegar, and sesame oil together in a bowl until smooth. Set aside until needed.

  2. Make the stir-fry: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.

  3. Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, garlic, and ginger; sauté until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer chicken mixture to a bowl; leave drippings in the skillet.

  4. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil to the skillet with the drippings. Add mushrooms and sauté until fragrant, 15 to 30 seconds.

  5. Return chicken mixture to the skillet. Add drained noodles, bean sprouts, green onion, and reserved peanut sauce. Combine ingredients gently, lifting and turning with tongs until all are coated with sauce. Cook until sauce is heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories463
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
29g 		37%
Saturated Fat
5g 		26%
Cholesterol
35mg 		12%
Sodium
929mg 		40%
Total Carbohydrate
30g 		11%
Dietary Fiber
4g 		15%
Total Sugars
6g
Protein
23g
Vitamin C
6mg 		28%
Calcium
33mg 		3%
Iron
2mg 		11%
Potassium
257mg 		5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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