Description
This Easy Chicken Lo Mein recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and savory sauces come together to create a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Lo Mein:
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles (or spaghetti)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil (divided)
For the Chicken Stir-Fry:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (sliced thin)
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, carrots, snap peas, or broccoli)
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook the lo mein noodles according to package directions. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon sesame oil.
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet, cook the chicken slices until golden brown, then set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: Cook mixed vegetables, garlic, and ginger until tender. Add back the chicken.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and honey. Add to the skillet with noodles and cook until heated through.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with green onions and any desired toppings before serving hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, drizzle with chili oil or sesame seeds before serving.
- This dish can be customized with shrimp, beef, or tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
