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
12 oz lo mein egg noodles (or spaghetti)
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, snap peas, broccoli)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
3 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin sauce)
2 tsp sesame oil
½ cup chicken broth
1 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Toasted sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
Boil noodles just until al dente. Drain, toss with a drizzle of sesame oil, and set aside.
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.
Add remaining oil to the pan. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
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.
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.
Return chicken and add drained noodles. Toss everything together until coated and heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
Substitute shrimp, beef, pork, 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