Description
Chicken Lo Mein is a delicious and satisfying dish that brings the flavors of your favorite takeout right to your home kitchen. With tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked lo mein noodles, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly adaptable. In just 30 minutes, you can create a meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings with family and friends. The savory sauce melds beautifully with the ingredients, making each bite a delightful experience. Enjoy this healthier alternative to traditional takeout by customizing it with your favorite veggies or proteins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 16 oz lo mein noodles
- 2 cups shiitake mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 cup Chinese cabbage (shredded)
- 1 cup carrots (julienned)
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook lo mein noodles according to package instructions; drain.
- In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauces, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, ground black pepper, and sesame oil; set aside.
- Toss chicken with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic in a separate bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a wok over medium-high heat; cook chicken until browned (about 5 minutes). Remove from wok.
- Stir-fry mushrooms, cabbage, carrots, and onion in the same wok for about 1 minute.
- Return chicken to the wok along with cooked noodles and prepared sauce; toss everything until evenly coated.
- Serve hot garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg