Description
A quick and flavorful garlic chicken lo mein packed with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and chewy noodles tossed in a rich garlicky sauce inspired by classic Chinese takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 8 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup snap peas or snow peas
- 3 green onions sliced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated optional
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with soy sauce cornstarch and sesame oil for 5 to 10 minutes
- Cook noodles according to package directions then drain and toss lightly with sesame oil
- Whisk together soy sauce oyster sauce hoisin sauce brown sugar chicken broth and sesame oil in a bowl
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium high heat and cook chicken until browned then remove
- Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant
- Add bell peppers carrots and snap peas and stir fry 3 to 4 minutes until crisp tender
- Return chicken to the pan pour in sauce and cook until slightly thickened
- Add noodles and green onions toss well and heat through then serve immediately
Notes
- Swap chicken for shrimp tofu or beef for variety
- Add chili flakes or Sriracha for heat
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to three days
- Reheat with a splash of water or broth
- Use gluten free soy sauce if needed
Food safety: if you cook the chicken yourself, make sure it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), as recommended by the USDA and Health Canada.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese / Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 920
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 85