Chicken Lo Mein
Better than takeout, this Chicken Lo Mein recipe comes together quickly, in one skillet, and is full of juicy chicken, tender lo mein noodles, and crisp tender veggies, all coated in a silky savory sauce!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 375kcal
Ingredients
Stir fry
- 10 oz dried lo mein noodles
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into thin strips or bite sized pieces
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger (ginger paste can be substituted)
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil divided
- 1 1/2 cups pre-shredded carrots (or an equal amount of peeled, sliced, and julienned carrots)
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 6 oz fresh snow peas
- 3 - 4 oz shiitake mushrooms sliced
Sauce
- 1/4 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce light or dark will work
- 1 - 2 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
Garnish
- sliced green onions
Instructions
Prepare
- Make sure to chop and prepare all ingredients before starting the cooking process, since stir fry recipes generally move quickly.
- Whisk sauce ingredients together in a small mixing bowl, then set aside.
Cook noodles
- Follow package instructions for cooking noodles to al dente. Drain and set aside.
- To a mixing bowl, add chicken, salt, pepper, and 1 Tbsp sesame oil. Stir well and set aside.
- To save time, while the water is coming up to a boil and noodles are cooking, move forward with the following steps.
Stir fry
- Heat a large skillet over MED HIGH heat with 1 Tbsp of the vegetable oil.
- Once hot, add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through.
- Add garlic and ginger and cook 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring very often so they don't burn.
- Remove chicken mixture to a plate and set aside.
- Add remaining 1 Tbsp vegetable oil to the skillet, then add carrots and peppers. Cook over MED HIGH heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add peas and mushrooms, cooking another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add sauce
- Return chicken mixture to the skillet with the vegetables, add in drained pasta, and pour in sauce.
- Cook 3-5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened a bit and coated everything well.
Garnish
- Top with sliced green onions if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Lo mein noodles should be available in the Asian section of your grocery store. You can also find them on Amazon, or you can substitute with Hokkien noodles or even spaghetti.
- Feel free to add or change the vegetables to your liking.
Nutrition
Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 1149mg | Potassium: 730mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 10835IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg