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Blackstone chicken lo mein

Blackstone Chicken Lo Mein

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Master chicken lo mein on your Blackstone with our recipe. Smoky noodles, juicy meat, and vibrant veggies with that griddle char you can't achieve indoors!
Course Main Course
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

For the Chicken & Marinade:

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (trust me on this – thighs are way better than breasts)
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry if you can't find it
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda this is the secret weapon!
  • ½ teaspoon cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil the regular kind, not toasted

For the Lo Mein Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoon low-sodium light soy sauce
  • 1.5 tablespoon dark soy sauce gives it that gorgeous color
  • 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil save this for the end!
  • ½ teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon cold water for thickening

For the Stir-Fry:

  • 1 lb fresh lo mein noodles or good dried egg noodles
  • 1 tablespoon high-heat cooking oil canola or peanut work great
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1- inch piece fresh ginger minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion sliced thin
  • 2 medium carrots julienned
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 8 oz mushrooms cremini or shiitake if you're feeling fancy
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 2-3 scallions sliced
  • Toasted sesame seeds optional but nice

Instructions

  • Cook noodles al dente, rinse, and set aside
  • Marinate sliced chicken for 20 minutes with baking soda mixture
  • Preheat Blackstone to medium-high
  • Cook chicken in batches until golden, set aside
  • Stir-fry vegetables until crisp-tender
  • Add noodles back, let char slightly
  • Return chicken, add sauce, toss everything
  • Thicken with cornstarch slurry
  • Finish with toasted sesame oil and scallions

Notes

The baking soda in the marinade is essential for tender chicken. Don't skip the cold water rinse for the noodles – it prevents mushiness. Let components char slightly on the griddle for authentic flavor.