Irresistible Garlic Chicken Lo Mein Recipe You'll Crave Daily
A quick and flavorful garlic chicken lo mein with tender chicken and crisp vegetables, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450g boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce use low sodium if preferred
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ¼ cup chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 8 oz 225g lo mein noodles or spaghetti
- 2 tablespoon 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 teaspoon 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.