Description
A quick and flavorful Chicken Lo Mein recipe that is perfect for weeknight dinners, combining tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and savory noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Lo Mein noodles (fresh or dried)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 2 carrots (thinly sliced)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves fresh minced garlic
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook lo mein noodles according to package instructions until al dente and drain.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add a little oil.
- Sauté the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same pan, stir-fry the bell peppers, carrots, and green onions until tender yet crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
- Add the cooked noodles, low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic.
- Toss everything together until well mixed and heated through.
- Taste and add more soy sauce if you want more salt or flavor.
- Serve hot and pass extra soy sauce at the table.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute chicken with turkey or mushrooms. Try adding baby spinach, snap peas, or baby corn for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Lo Mein, quick dinner, stir-fried noodles, weeknight meal