Chicken Lo Mein
Chicken Lo Mein is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of Chinese cuisine to your home. Featuring tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and silky lo mein noodles tossed in a savory sauce, this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or impressing guests. With its tantalizing aroma and satisfying textures, Chicken Lo Mein is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz lo mein noodles
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, bok choy)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic. Slice the vegetables.
- Boil water in a large pot and cook lo mein noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain but do not rinse.
- In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add oil and sauté chicken until golden brown and cooked through (5-7 minutes). Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, add minced garlic and mixed vegetables; stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Return chicken to the pan with noodles. Drizzle soy sauce and oyster sauce; toss well to combine.
- Add sesame oil and toss again until heated through (about one minute). Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, incorporate ginger or red pepper flakes if desired. - Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a variation. - Fresh vegetables enhance texture; frozen options work in a pinch.