Description
A flavorful and comforting dish featuring tender chicken, mixed vegetables, and silky lo mein noodles in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz lo mein noodles (or spaghetti/udon)
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, broccoli)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the lo mein noodles: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, then add the noodles. Follow package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté garlic and ginger: In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing until fragrant—about 30 seconds.
- Brown the chicken: Add the sliced chicken to the skillet. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked through, around 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in the vegetables: Toss in the mixed vegetables, cooking until they are tender but still crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
- Create the sauce: Pour in the soy sauce and oyster sauce, mixing well to combine all ingredients.
- Add the noodles: Fold in the cooked noodles, ensuring that each strand is coated in the savory sauce.
- Season to taste: Add salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Garnish and serve: Spoon the lo mein into bowls, garnishing generously with green onions.
Notes
For a quicker dinner, pre-slice your chicken and veggies in advance. Customize with your favorite proteins or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken lo mein, lo mein recipe, easy dinner