Description
Chicken Lo Mein is a beloved dish that brings together tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and chewy lo mein noodles in a savory-sweet sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will have everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz lo mein noodles
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mixed colors)
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 4 green onions, chopped
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the chicken and vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown and no longer pink (5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic, bell peppers, and carrots, stir-frying for about 3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Boil water in a separate pot; cook lo mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and keep warm.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, brown sugar, and water until smooth.
- Combine the cooked noodles with the chicken and veggies; pour over the sauce while tossing gently to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg