Description
This takeout-style chicken lo mein is a quick, one-pan noodle dish with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a savory-sweet garlic sauce. It’s fast, customizable, and better than takeout.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 8 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cabbage or bok choy, shredded
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons oil for cooking (vegetable or sesame)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce (if using), sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, water or broth, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of oil to the same pan. Stir-fry the carrots, bell pepper, and cabbage until just tender.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan, add the noodles, and pour in the prepared sauce.
- Toss everything together over medium heat until the noodles are well coated and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Top with sliced green onions and an optional drizzle of sesame oil before serving.
Notes
- Use spaghetti or linguine if lo mein noodles aren’t available.
- Swap chicken for shrimp, beef, tofu, or extra veggies.
- For a spicier version, add chili garlic sauce or red pepper flakes.
- To make it gluten-free, use tamari and ensure all sauces and noodles are gluten-free.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat in skillet with splash of water or broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
