Description
Chicken Lo Mein is a quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and chewy noodles tossed in a savory, slightly sweet sauce. It’s an easy homemade takeout-style dish that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
10 oz Chinese egg noodles
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 tsp minced ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup light soy sauce
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1/2 cup onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
1 cup bean sprouts
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the egg noodles one minute less than package instructions. Drain and toss with sesame oil to prevent sticking.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced chicken and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté red bell pepper, ginger, and garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together water, soy sauce, cornstarch, vegetable oil, and oyster sauce.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Add carrot, onion, and cabbage. Cook for 1–2 minutes until slightly tender.
- Return the chicken to the pan along with the noodles and toss everything together.
- Add the bean sprouts and stir-fry for another minute until evenly coated and heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra sesame oil or scallions if desired.
Notes
Substitute shrimp or tofu for chicken for variety.
Add chili oil, sriracha, or crushed red pepper for extra spice.
Use hoisin sauce instead of oyster sauce if preferred.
Cook noodles slightly underdone to prevent sogginess.
Reheat leftovers in a skillet for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 409
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
