Description
Chicken Lo Mein is a flavorful stir-fry dish made with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and soft noodles tossed in a savory sauce. It’s a quick and easy meal that brings the deliciousness of Chinese takeout into your kitchen with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- For the chicken marinade:
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- For the lo mein:
- 8 oz lo mein noodles (or spaghetti noodles as a substitute)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for stir-frying)
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1/2 cup snap peas or snow peas
- 2–3 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, for sweetness)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- For the chicken marinade:
In a small bowl, combine the sliced chicken with soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Toss the chicken until it is well-coated, then let it marinate for 15-20 minutes. - For the lo mein:
- Cook the noodles: Cook the lo mein noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside. If you’re using spaghetti noodles, cook them as you would pasta. Rinse the noodles under cold water to stop the cooking process and set aside.
- Stir-fry the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the vegetables: In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed. Add the bell pepper, carrot, and snap peas, and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine everything: Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet with the vegetables. Add the cooked noodles, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar (if using). Toss everything together until well combined and heated through, making sure the noodles are coated in the sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Stir in the chopped green onions and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for a little heat (optional). Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Vegetarian Version: Omit the chicken and add more vegetables like mushrooms, bok choy, zucchini, or broccoli for a hearty vegetarian lo mein. You can also add tofu for protein.Spicy Lo Mein: Add extra crushed red pepper flakes, chili paste, or sriracha to the sauce for a spicier version of this dish.Beef : Swap the chicken for thinly sliced beef, or shrimp for a different protein option.Gluten-Free Version: Use gluten-free soy sauce and gluten-free noodles (such as rice noodles) to make this dish gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
