Chicken Lo Mein
Chicken Lo Mein is a comforting and flavorful dish that captures the essence of takeout right in your kitchen. With tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and savory sauces, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. It’s quick to prepare and allows for customization based on your pantry staples. Enjoy a hearty portion that will have everyone coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cabbage (green or purple)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Rinse and chop vegetables; cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger with the cooked chicken for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Incorporate bell peppers, carrots, and cabbage; cook until tender yet crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
- Fold in cooked lo mein noodles along with soy sauce and sesame oil; mix well for about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg