Description
A quick and flavorful garlic chicken lo mein with tender chicken and crisp vegetables, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (use low sodium if preferred)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 8 oz (225g) lo mein noodles or spaghetti
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or peanut oil)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup snap peas or snow peas
- 3 green onions, sliced (reserve some for garnish)
- Optional: 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- Mix chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Whisk together sauce ingredients: soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, chicken broth, and sesame oil.
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic and ginger (if using). Stir for 30 seconds.
- Add bell peppers, carrots, and snap peas. Cook for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Return chicken to the pan. Add noodles and sauce. Toss everything together.
- Garnish with green onions and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Adjust soy sauce to taste if using low sodium.
- You can substitute vegetables based on preference.
- For extra spice, add chili flakes or sriracha.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg