Description
This ultimate Lo Mein Recipe with Vegetables and Chicken offers a vibrant, savory, and quick-to-make noodle dish packed with chicken and crisp veggies, providing authentic flavors faster than takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Lo Mein Noodles
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, julienned or sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, any color, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp neutral oil (e.g., canola or vegetable)
Instructions
- Prep and Chop Ingredients: Slice chicken into thin strips and chop all vegetables uniformly for even cooking and quick preparation.
- Cook Lo Mein Noodles: Boil noodles according to package directions until al dente (5-7 minutes); drain and rinse briefly under cold water to prevent sticking.
- Stir-Fry Chicken: Heat neutral oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through (3-5 minutes). Remove chicken to a plate.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add a little more neutral oil if needed. Add harder vegetables (carrots, broccoli) and sauté for 2 minutes, then add bell peppers. Cook until crisp-tender (3-4 minutes).
- Combine and Sauce: Return cooked chicken to the pan. Add drained noodles and pour in the Lo Mein sauce (whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, and cornstarch in a small bowl). Toss everything well to coat evenly and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Notes
For substitutions, use stir-fry friendly vegetables (e.g., bok choy, snow peas), shrimp or tofu for protein, and whole wheat noodles for fiber. Add red pepper flakes for heat. Use pre-chopped veggies for a shortcut. Avoid overcrowding the pan and don’t overcook noodles, as they will soften in the sauce. If sauce is too thick, add hot water or broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 250 g)
- Calories: 450 calories
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Lo Mein, Chicken, Vegetables, Stir-fry, Noodles, Weeknight meal, Quick dinner, Family dinner, Asian cuisine, Easy