Description
A quick and flavorful Chicken Lo Mein made with tender noodles, stir-fried vegetables, and juicy chicken tossed in a savory soy-based sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 8 oz lo mein noodles (or spaghetti)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup cabbage, shredded
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook lo mein noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, water, and black pepper.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok. Add chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the pan and stir-fry carrots, cabbage, and bell pepper for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds.
- Return chicken to the pan and add cooked noodles.
- Pour sauce over everything and toss to coat evenly.
- Cook 2–3 minutes more, then stir in green onions before serving.
Notes
- Substitute chicken with shrimp or beef for variety.
- Add broccoli, snap peas, or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness.
- Double the sauce if you prefer a saucier lo mein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg