Description
A fresh, better-than-takeout Chicken Lo Mein made with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and savory sauce. Perfect for a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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12 oz lo mein egg noodles (or spaghetti)
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
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2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, snap peas, broccoli)
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
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3 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
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2 tbsp dark soy sauce
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2 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin sauce)
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2 tsp sesame oil
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½ cup chicken broth
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1 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
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2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
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2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
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Toasted sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
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Boil noodles just until al dente. Drain, toss with a drizzle of sesame oil, and set aside.
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer, sear until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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Add remaining oil to the pan. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
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Add vegetables, starting with harder ones like carrots and broccoli, then add softer ones like bell peppers and snap peas. Stir-fry until crisp-tender.
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In a small bowl, whisk soy sauces, oyster sauce, chicken broth, sesame oil, and sugar. Pour the sauce into the pan and let it bubble briefly.
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Return chicken and add drained noodles. Toss everything together until coated and heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
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Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
Substitute shrimp, beef, or tofu for chicken.
Use tamari and gluten-free noodles for a gluten-free version.
Prep vegetables and sauce ahead to make cooking faster.
Add chili garlic paste or red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian / Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: ~450 kcal
- Sugar: ~6 g
- Sodium: ~950 mg
- Fat: ~14 g
- Saturated Fat: ~3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~55 g
- Fiber: ~4 g
- Protein: ~28 g
- Cholesterol: ~65 mg