Description
Homemade Chicken Lo Mein is a quick, flavorful dish that captures the essence of your favorite takeout, all made right in your kitchen. Featuring tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and chewy lo mein noodles, this savory meal comes together in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s a customizable recipe that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 8 oz lo mein noodles
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup snap peas
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (plus extra for drizzling)
- Vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into thin strips. Chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Cook lo mein noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss with sesame oil.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic and vegetables to the skillet; cook until vegetables are tender-crisp (about 3 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce and oyster sauce. Pour over chicken and vegetables.
- Toss cooked noodles in the skillet with the chicken mixture until evenly coated in sauce. Serve hot with an extra drizzle of sesame oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by swapping proteins (try shrimp or tofu) or adding other vegetables like broccoli or mushrooms based on your preferences.