Chicken Lo Mein – Better Than Takeout in 20 Minutes
Chicken Lo Mein is a quick and flavorful Chinese-inspired noodle dish made with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and savory soy-based sauce tossed with soft lo mein noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Lo mein noodles (fresh or dried)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Oil for cooking
Instructions
- Cook lo mein noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken 6–8 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove.
- Stir-fry bell peppers and carrots for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to pan.
- Add noodles, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic.
- Toss everything together until evenly coated and heated through.
- Top with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Do not overcook vegetables to keep texture.
- Add a splash of water or broth if noodles stick.
- Chicken thighs can be used for extra tenderness.