Description
Easy Chicken Lo Mein is a delightful weeknight meal that brings the vibrant flavors of your favorite takeout right to your kitchen. With tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and chewy lo mein noodles tossed in a savory soy sauce, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also visually appealing. In just 30 minutes, you’ll create a comforting and satisfying meal that promises an explosion of flavors with every bite, perfect for gathering the family around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 8 oz lo mein noodles
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken and stir-fry until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and vegetables. Stir-fry until tender-crisp (about 3 minutes).
- Boil water in a pot and cook lo mein noodles according to package instructions (approximately 4 minutes). Drain and rinse.
- Return chicken to the skillet with vegetables. Add cooked noodles and combine with soy sauce and cornstarch mixture. Stir on low heat until well mixed (about 2 minutes).
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg