Delicious and satisfying Chicken Lo Mein is ready in just 30 minutes making it perfect for busy weeknights! Made with a savory and scrumptious stir fry sauce, this easy dish is full of vibrant flavors, fresh veggies and tender chicken. Sure to delight kids and adults alike!
Looking for more easy stir fry recipes? Check out my Chicken Stir Fry Recipe, Cashew Chicken and Beef and Broccoli!
Chicken Lo Mein Recipe
This simple and delicious Chicken Lo Mein recipe features tender chicken, fresh vegetables and chewy lo mein noodles all combined with a sensational, savory and aromatic sauce. You’re going to love how quickly this meal comes together. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and is sure to be a big hit with the family!
This lo mein is made extra delicious thanks to the amazing stir fry sauce that pulls together the fresh veggies, tender chicken and chewy noodles. It’s an incredible combination of authentic flavors that infuse the rest of the ingredients with amazing flavor – delish!
I love how versatile this recipe is! You can play around with the vegetables, maybe add a bit of broccoli or switch the bell peppers for some zucchini – the possibilities are endless! This easy dish is just as good, if not better, as leftovers, so feel free to double the recipe!
Meal Prep
Chicken Lo Mein is one of those recipes that is just ideal for meal prep. You can make the sauce in advance, prep the veggies and even make the noodles in advance. When you’re ready to enjoy, this recipe will come together quickly and easily with minimal mess.
You can, of course, make all of the components in advance, including the chicken, and then toss together in a skillet with the sauce when ready to serve. Either way, it’s a total time saver!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or simply want to try out some new recipes, this Chicken Lo Mein is sure to please!
- Quick and Easy: Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights when you need to get dinner done fast.
- Versatile: This recipe can be made with virtually any veggies which makes it super versatile and easily adapted to suit your family’s preferences. Try this recipe with different proteins too!
- Family Friendly: Full of flavor that kids and adults will approve of, this simple recipe is sure to be a hit!
How To Make Chicken Lo Mein
This simple recipe comes together quickly and easily! As always, you can find the full printable recipe with complete instructions in the recipe card at the end of this post. Let’s take a quick look at how to make this delicious Chicken Lo Mein recipe:
- Noodles. Heat water to boiling and cook the lo mein noodles just to al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- Chicken. Toss chicken with toasted sesame oil, salt and pepper. Add one tablespoon of olive oil to a wok or deep skillet and cook the chicken until done, flipping halfway through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and ginger in and cook for one minute, stirring constantly. Remove everything to a plate.
- Veggies. Add two tablespoons of olive oil to the clean skillet. Add carrots, mushrooms and bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the snow peas and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir Fry Sauce. Combine the stir fry sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until combined.
- Combine. Add the chicken and noodles to the veggies already in the skillet. Add the sauce and gently toss to coat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Serve. Garnish with green onions and/or sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Storage Information
- Make Ahead: Prepare the noodles, chicken, sauce, and stir fry the veggies. Refrigerate in an air tight container for up to 3 days. To prepare, combine everything in a wok or deep skillet and bring sauce to a simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened and all the ingredients are heated through.
- Storage: Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: I do not recommend freezing as the noodles tend to get soggy and mushy when thawed.
- Reheating: To reheat, place leftovers in a skillet with a splash of water or chicken stock and heat over medium heat until heated through. Leftovers can also be reheated in the microwave.
Variations To Try
- Swap out the chicken for beef, tofu or more vegetables.
- Kick up the heat with a bit of red chili flakes or a drizzle of sriracha.
- Replace the brown sugar with honey or maple syrup for a slight variation of the flavor.
- Add Chinese cabbage with the other veggies and cook until softened/wilted.
Trish’s Tips
Here are some tips to ensure you love this recipe as much as we do:
- For a thicker sauce, increase the amount of cornstarch slightly. For a thinner sauce, add a bit more chicken broth or water.
- Cook noodles just to al dente as they will continue cooking a bit when tossed in with the rest of the ingredients.
- Use a large, deep skillet or wok for best results.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions for a beautiful presentation.
- You can use vegetable oil, peanut oil, or any high-smoke-point oil in this recipe.
- Consider tenderizing the chicken breasts with a meat mallet for more tender chicken. Chicken thighs can also be used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use something other than chicken in this recipe?
Sure! Beef, pork, shrimp or tofu are all great options.
What if I can’t find lo mein noodles?
The lo mein noodles should be in the Asian section of your local grocery store. If you can find them, spaghetti noodles or any other noodles you like will work.
What are some other vegetables that would work in this chicken lo mein recipe?
So many great options to consider! We love bean sprouts, bok choy, cabbage, broccoli, spinach,
Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
es, you can cook the components ahead of time and store them separately. Reheat and combine when ready to serve. It’s best consumed within 3 days if refrigerated.
More Delicious Chicken Dinner Recipes
- Chicken Piccata
- Honey Garlic Chicken
- Bacon Wrapped Chicken
- Monterey Chicken
- Honey Mustard Chicken
Chicken Lo Mein
Delicious and satisfying Chicken Lo Mein is ready in just 30 minutes making it perfect for busy weeknights! Made with a savory and scrumptious stir fry sauce, this easy dish is full of vibrant flavors, fresh veggies and tender chicken. Sure to delight kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
- 10 ounces lo mein noodles
- 16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast or chicken thighs, sliced into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste or finely chopped or minced ginger
- 1 ½ cups carrots julienned
- 4 ounces mushrooms sliced, I used shiitake
- 1 red bell pepper cut into thin strips
- 6 ounces snow peas
Stir Fry Sauce
- ¼ cup chicken broth low sodium
- ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Garnish (Optional)
- green onions optional
- sesame seeds optional
Instructions
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Heat water to boiling in a large pot or dutch oven. Cook the lo mein noodles just to al dented, according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
10 ounces lo mein noodles
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While the noodles are cooking, toss the chicken with toasted sesame oil, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
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Add one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to a wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until done, flipping halfway through, about 3 to 4 minutes.
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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Stir in the garlic and ginger in and cook for one minute, stirring constantly. Remove everything from the skillet and set aside.
1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon ginger paste
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Add two tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to the clean skillet. Add the carrots, mushrooms and red bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
1 ½ cups carrots, 4 ounces mushrooms, 1 red bell pepper, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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Add the snow peas and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
6 ounces snow peas
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While the veggies are sautéing, combine the stir fry sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until combined.
¼ cup chicken broth, ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon corn starch, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
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Add the chicken and noodles to the veggies in the skillet. Pour in the sauce and gently toss to coat. Bring just to a simmer and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens and all the ingredients are heated through.
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Garnish with green onions and/or sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
green onions, sesame seeds
Notes
- Make Ahead: Prepare the noodles, chicken, sauce, and stir fry the veggies. Refrigerate in an air tight container for up to 3 days. To prepare, combine everything in a wok or deep skillet and bring sauce to a simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened and all the ingredients are heated through.
- Storage: Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: I do not recommend freezing as the noodles tend to get soggy and mushy when thawed.
- Reheating: To reheat, place leftovers in a skillet with a splash of water or chicken stock and heat over medium heat until heated through. Leftovers can also be reheated in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1347mg | Potassium: 581mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 6299IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg
