Lo Mein

5 from 1 vote

This easy Lo Mein recipe is a quick trip to flavor town. Soft noodles, tender chicken, and fresh veggies all get tossed in a sweet and savory sauce. It's so tasty and simple, you'll forget about takeout!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Asian

Servings:

Calories: 416kcal

Author: Joanna Cismaru

Equipment

COOKLOVER Nonstick Wok

Ingredients

For Sauce

¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon black pepper

For Lo Mein

8 ounces lo mein noodles
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced
1 medium onion thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 medium carrot julienned
1 red bell pepper thinly slices
3 green onions sliced, for garnish
¼ cup water

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Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and ground black pepper. Set aside.
Prepare the lo mein noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the sliced onion and minced garlic, and sauté for about 2 minutes or until the onion starts to soften.
Add the julienned carrots and sliced bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet with the vegetables.
Add the cooked noodles, the sauce and water to the skillet. Toss everything together, making sure the sauce evenly coats the noodles and other ingredients.
Remove from heat, and sprinkle with sliced green onions.
Serve immediately, either as a standalone dish or with additional sides if desired.

Notes

Noodle Prep: Make sure to cook the lo mein noodles just until al dente to avoid them getting mushy when you toss them with the sauce.
Customize Your Veggies: Feel free to throw in any vegetables you have on hand, like mushrooms, spinach, or broccoli for extra nutrition and crunch.
Protein Swap: Not a fan of chicken? You can easily substitute it with beef, shrimp, tofu, or just keep it veggie-packed.
Sauce Adjustments: If you like it saltier, add a bit more soy sauce, or for extra sweetness, a dash more sugar. Make the sauce your own!
Stir-Fry Speed: Have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go — stir-frying is a fast process and you won’t have time to chop as you cook.

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