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Garlic Chicken Lo Mein

Savory Garlic Chicken Lo Mein for a Quick Weeknight Feast

This Garlic Chicken Lo Mein is a quick and delectable weeknight feast, balancing sweet and salty notes for an easy dinner.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts substitute with tofu for a vegetarian option
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch can use arrowroot powder
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar dry sherry is a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil peanut oil can also be used
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper can swap with black pepper
For the Noodles
  • 8 ounces lo mein noodles or spaghetti if unavailable
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil to prevent sticking
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce or mushroom sauce for vegetarian
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar honey can also be used
  • 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth for a veggie version
For the Veggies
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger fresh ginger for a bolder taste
  • 1 cup bell peppers red & green, chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots optional additions: snow peas or extra greens

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Wok or large skillet
  • medium bowl
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by combining the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a bowl with soy sauce, cornstarch, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, ground ginger, and white pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, add the lo mein noodles, and cook according to package directions (about 3-5 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water, then toss with sesame oil.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, remaining sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, and chicken broth until smooth.
  4. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil, and cook the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  5. In the same wok, add minced garlic and ginger, stirring for 30 seconds, then add bell peppers, mushrooms, and carrots. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the wok along with the prepared sauce. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  7. Add the cooked lo mein noodles to the wok and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until well mixed and heated through. Serve and garnish with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Rinse lo mein noodles after boiling to prevent stickiness. Gather all ingredients before starting to make preparation seamless. Allow the chicken to marinate longer for deeper flavor. Customize vegetables based on what's on hand. Add red pepper flakes for extra heat if desired.

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