Chicken Lo Mein
Chicken Lo Mein is a delectable and comforting dish that brings the flavors of your favorite Chinese takeout right into your kitchen. Featuring tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and soft lo mein noodles tossed in a savory soy sauce, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing dinner guests. Versatile and customizable, you can adjust the ingredients based on what you have on hand, ensuring everyone enjoys a hearty meal bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 8 oz lo mein noodles
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced; any color)
- 1 cup carrots (thinly sliced)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and chop the bell peppers and carrots.
- Boil water in a large pot, add lo mein noodles, and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss with sesame oil.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. Sauté the chicken for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Add garlic, bell peppers, and carrots to the skillet; sauté for another 3 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
- Whisk together soy sauce and sugar; pour over the chicken and veggies. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add cooked lo mein noodles to the skillet; toss gently to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Swap vegetables based on availability or preference for more variety.- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in soy sauce and ginger before cooking.- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.