Description
This Easy Chicken Lo Mein is a flavorful and quick Asian-inspired stir-fry dish featuring tender slices of chicken, vibrant vegetables, and perfectly cooked lo mein noodles, all tossed in a savory homemade sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal weeknight dinner that combines simple ingredients with bold flavors for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 8 oz lo mein noodles
Protein & Vegetables
- 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Prepare the lo mein noodles according to package instructions, typically boiling them until tender. Drain the noodles thoroughly and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced chicken breasts and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink in the center. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute to release its aroma.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the thinly sliced bell pepper and broccoli florets to the skillet. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender-crisp, meaning they are cooked but still retain a slight crunch.
- Prepare and Add Sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, ginger powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Pour this sauce mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables in the skillet, stirring to coat everything thoroughly.
- Toss Noodles with Mixture: Add the cooked lo mein noodles into the skillet with the chicken, vegetables, and sauce. Toss all ingredients together carefully to ensure the noodles are well coated and everything is evenly mixed.
- Serve: Once everything is heated through and combined, serve the Easy Chicken Lo Mein hot. Enjoy this delicious and quick meal immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Add other vegetables like snap peas, carrots, or mushrooms to customize your noodle bowl.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spice level according to your preference.
- For gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce and noodles.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheated gently in a skillet or microwave.
