Description
This Chicken Lo Mein is a quick and flavorful takeout-style noodle dish made with tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and a savory glossy sauce that's ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz lo mein noodles (or spaghetti)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and chicken broth to make the sauce.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 4–5 minutes until browned and cooked through; remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the skillet. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add carrots, bell peppers, and cabbage. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Return chicken to the skillet and add cooked noodles.
- Pour sauce over everything and toss well to coat; cook 2–3 minutes until heated through and glossy.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Use tamari and rice noodles to make it gluten-free.
- Add chili crisp or sriracha for spice.
- Substitute shrimp, tofu, or beef for chicken if preferred.
- Prep all ingredients before stir-frying — it moves quickly!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 65mg