Description
Authentic Chicken Lo Mein with Fresh Vegetables is a quick and delicious stir-fry that transports you to the heart of Asian cuisine. This comforting dish features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and chewy egg noodles, all enveloped in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, it’s an easy recipe that guarantees smiles around the table. Get ready to savor every delightful bite of homemade lo mein!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), sliced thin
- 8 oz fresh egg noodles
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), sliced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Slice chicken and chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips and season with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Stir-fry veggies: Add broccoli and bell peppers to the skillet, stir-frying for about 3 minutes until bright and slightly tender.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, ginger, and sesame oil. Pour over chicken and veggies.
- Add noodles: Toss in fresh egg noodles, stirring gently to coat everything in sauce. Heat on low for another two minutes until warmed through.
- Serve hot: Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 70mg