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Chicken Lo Mein

Flavorful Chicken Lo Mein: A Comforting Homemade Delight

This Chicken Lo Mein recipe is a quick, comforting dish featuring marinated chicken, lo mein noodles, and vibrant vegetables for a delightful homemade experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Breasts Can substitute with beef, shrimp, tofu, or pork.
For the Noodles
  • 8 ounces Lo Mein Noodles Fresh lo mein or substitute with spaghetti.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Mix of red, yellow, or green.
  • 1 cup Carrots Julienne or pre-sliced.
  • 1/2 cup Green Onions Can replace with chives.
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Swap with tamari for gluten-free option.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Avoid olive oil for this recipe.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic is best.
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce Can omit or substitute with hoisin sauce.
For Custom Seasoning
  • to taste Additional Spices Customize with pepper or chili flakes.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Wok
  • Cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Lo Mein
  1. Prepare ingredients by chopping bell peppers, carrots, and green onions. Cook lo mein noodles according to package instructions until al dente, around 4-5 minutes. Drain and toss with sesame oil.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add sesame oil. Add diced chicken breasts, sauté for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, internal temperature should reach 165°F.
  3. Remove chicken, add more sesame oil, and stir-fry vegetables for 3-4 minutes until tender yet crisp.
  4. Return chicken to skillet, add noodles, soy sauce, minced garlic, and oyster sauce. Stir gently over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until well-coated.
  5. Serve immediately, garnishing with extra green onions and additional soy sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Marinate chicken for deeper flavor. Use high smoke point oils for stir-frying. Cook noodles to al dente to avoid sogginess. Use fresh ingredients for better taste.

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