Description
This Garlic Chicken Lo Mein recipe is a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish that combines tender noodles with savory chicken and crisp vegetables in a delicious sauce.
Ingredients
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Lo Mein:
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles (or spaghetti)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Chicken Stir-Fry:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup snow peas or snap peas
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional for thickening)
Garnish:
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Prepare the lo mein noodles according to package instructions. Toss with sesame oil and set aside.
- Prepare the chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Stir-fry in a skillet until fully cooked, then set aside.
- Stir-fry vegetables: In the same pan, stir-fry bell pepper, carrots, and snow peas. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Combine ingredients: Return chicken to the pan, add cooked noodles, and toss together.
- Make the sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and ginger. Pour over noodles and mix well.
- Optional thickening: If desired, add cornstarch slurry and cook briefly for a thicker sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu.
- Add chili flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
