Description
Quick, savory, and full of bold flavor, this Easy Chicken Lo Mein is your ultimate go-to for a fast weeknight dinner or healthy meal prep. Juicy chicken, crisp-tender veggies, and perfectly chewy noodles are tossed in a rich, umami-loaded sauce that rivals any takeout dish. If you’re hunting for easy dinner ideas, a quick lunch, or a healthy snack that’s packed with flavor, this noodle stir-fry is a must-try. It’s the kind of easy recipe that earns a permanent spot on your weekly food ideas list.
Ingredients
1 pound chicken breast, thinly sliced
8 ounces lo mein noodles
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup snap peas
1 medium carrot, julienned
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
1. Slice the chicken, chop the vegetables, cook the noodles, and prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and a splash of water.
2. Marinate chicken with a little soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Let it rest for 10–15 minutes.
3. Boil lo mein noodles as per package directions. Rinse with cold water and set aside.
4. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok. Stir-fry the chicken until fully cooked, about 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
5. Add more oil if needed. Stir-fry garlic and ginger first, followed by bell pepper, snap peas, and carrots. Cook until just tender.
6. Return chicken to the pan, add noodles and sauce. Toss well and stir-fry until heated through.
7. Finish with green onions and optional sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
Use fresh ginger and garlic for the most flavor impact.
Don’t overcrowd the pan—stir-fry in batches if necessary.
Slightly undercook your noodles so they don’t turn mushy when stir-fried.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: easy dinner, quick meal, chicken lo mein, takeout at home, noodle stir fry