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Garlic Chicken Lo Mein

Quick Garlic Chicken Lo Mein That Beats Takeout Every Time

Delight in Garlic Chicken Lo Mein that’s quick and flavorful, perfect for a comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast or Thighs Can substitute with shrimp, beef, or tofu.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use gluten-free if needed.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Vegetable oil can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Hoisin Sauce Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth or Water
For the Noodles & Vegetables
  • 8 ounces Lo Mein Noodles Spaghetti can be substituted.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Sliced.
  • 1 cup Carrots Julienned.
  • 1 cup Snap Peas
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions Sliced, for garnish.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Optional, grated.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wok or Skillet
  • Cooking Pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Marinate the chicken in a mixing bowl with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil for 5–10 minutes.
  2. Cook lo mein noodles according to package instructions, typically boiling for 4–5 minutes until al dente.
  3. Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and chicken broth or water in a bowl.
  4. Heat oil in a large wok over medium-high heat and stir-fry the marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Sauté minced garlic and optional ginger in the same pan for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add sliced bell peppers, carrots, and snap peas to the pan and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes.
  7. Combine the chicken back into the pan with the sauce and let simmer for 1–2 minutes.
  8. Toss in the cooked noodles and sliced green onions. Mix well and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of water to maintain moisture.

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