Chicken Lo Mein Recipe

Restaurant-quality Chinese chicken lo mein with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and chewy noodles tossed in a savory sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 portions

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese

Calories: 480

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into thin strips
8 oz lo mein noodles fresh or dried
1 red bell pepper sliced into strips
1 yellow bell pepper sliced into strips
2 carrots thinly sliced
2 green onions chopped
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 cloves fresh garlic minced
2-3 tablespoons cooking oil for stir-frying

Equipment

large skillet or wok
Large pot for boiling noodles
Knife and cutting board
Measuring cups and spoons

Method

Gather all ingredients and chop vegetables into uniform, bite-sized pieces. Have everything prepped and ready near your stove before you begin cooking.
Cook lo mein noodles according to package instructions until al dente (slightly undercook by about 1 minute). Drain well and toss with a small drizzle of sesame oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and sauté the chicken strips until golden brown and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate.
In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil if needed. Stir-fry bell peppers, carrots, and green onions over high heat until tender yet crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Keep the vegetables moving constantly.
Return cooked chicken to the skillet with vegetables. Add the drained lo mein noodles, soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic. Toss everything together vigorously for about 2 minutes until well combined and heated through.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce if desired. Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

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Notes

For enhanced flavor, marinate chicken in soy sauce and garlic for at least an hour before cooking. Feel free to substitute other proteins like beef, shrimp, or tofu. Add your favorite vegetables such as broccoli, snap peas, mushrooms, or baby corn. You can use spaghetti or linguine if lo mein noodles aren't available. Cook noodles al dente to prevent them from becoming mushy. Use high heat for authentic wok flavor. Don't overcrowd the pan - cook chicken in batches if necessary.