Better Than Takeout CHICKEN LO MEIN
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4–6
Ingredients
Chicken & Noodles
1½ lb (680 g) chicken breast, thinly sliced
12 oz (340 g) lo mein noodles
(or spaghetti if unavailable)
Oils
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
Vegetables
1 small white onion, thinly sliced
2 cups carrots, julienned or thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup fresh sugar snap peas
2 green onions, sliced (separate whites & greens)
Aromatics
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
Lo Mein Sauce
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ cup chicken broth (or water)
1 teaspoon cornstarch (for light thickening)
½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional: ½ teaspoon chili flakes or sriracha
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Noodles
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook noodles according to package directions until just al dente.
Drain and toss lightly with a few drops of sesame oil to prevent sticking.
Set aside.
2️⃣ Make the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin, brown sugar, broth, cornstarch, black pepper, and chili flakes (if using).
Set aside.
3️⃣ Cook the Chicken
Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
Add sliced chicken in a single layer.
Cook 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden and cooked through.
Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
4️⃣ Stir-Fry the Vegetables
Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the pan.
Add onion and carrots; stir-fry 2 minutes.
Add broccoli and bell pepper; cook 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
Add sugar snap peas, garlic, ginger, and green onion whites.
Stir-fry 30 seconds until fragrant.
5️⃣ Combine Everything
Return chicken to the pan.
Add cooked noodles.
Pour sauce evenly over everything.
Toss continuously for 2–3 minutes until noodles are coated and sauce thickens.
6️⃣ Finish
Drizzle in 1 tablespoon sesame oil.
Toss gently.
Remove from heat and garnish with green onion tops.
Serve Hot
Serve immediately as is, or with:
Egg rolls
Dumplings
Hot & sour soup
Pro Tips
Slice chicken against the grain for extra tenderness.
Don’t overcrowd the pan—use high heat.
If noodles seem dry, add 1–2 tablespoons broth.
Variations
Spicy Lo Mein: Add chili oil or extra sriracha
Extra Saucy: Double the sauce ingredients
Shrimp Lo Mein: Replace chicken with shrimp
Vegetarian: Skip meat, add mushrooms & tofu
