Description
Easy Chicken Lo Mein is a flavorful stir-fry made with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and savory noodles tossed in a soy-sesame garlic sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish delivers the comforting taste of takeout right at home with simple, fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Lo Mein noodles (fresh or dried)
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
2 carrots, thinly sliced
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 cloves fresh minced garlic
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
1. Cook the lo mein noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Slice the chicken into thin strips and season with salt and pepper.
3. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and sauté the chicken for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add bell peppers, carrots, and green onions. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
7. Add the cooked noodles, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Toss everything together until the sauce evenly coats the noodles and ingredients.
8. Cook for another 1–2 minutes to blend flavors.
9. Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Marinate the chicken in soy sauce and garlic for 1 hour before cooking for extra flavor.
You can substitute the chicken with shrimp, beef, or tofu.
Add extra vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, or snap peas for more nutrition.
Use whole-wheat or rice noodles for a healthier option.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat with a splash of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg