Description
Easy Chicken Lo Mein is a quick, flavorful noodle stir‑fry combining tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and chewy noodles tossed in a savory, slightly sweet, umami sauce. It’s a satisfying one‑pan meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes — perfect for busy weeknights or a comforting take‑out alternative at home.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
- 8 oz lo mein noodles or substitute with spaghetti/linguine
- 2 carrots, julienned or thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snow peas or shredded cabbage
- 3 green onions (scallions), sliced (reserve some for garnish)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or sesame oil (for stir‑frying)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- For the sauce:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin sauce as a substitute)
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (optional, for deeper color and flavor)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch (dissolved in 2 tbsp water, to thicken)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients (soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce if using, brown sugar or honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry). Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium‑high heat. Add the sliced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed and stir‑fry the carrots, bell pepper, snow peas (or cabbage) for 2–3 minutes until just tender-crisp.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the pan, then add the cooked noodles and pour in the sauce. Toss everything together until the noodles are well coated and the sauce slightly thickens.
- Stir in the sliced green onions, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the lo mein hot, garnished with extra green onions.
Notes
- Substitute chicken with shrimp, beef, tofu, or skip protein for a vegetarian version.
- If you don’t have lo mein noodles, spaghetti or linguine work well as substitutes.
- Add extra veggies like broccoli, mushrooms, or spinach depending on what you have.
- For spice, drizzle some chili oil or sriracha before serving.
- Leftovers store well for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water or soy sauce to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
