Quick and Easy Chicken Lo Mein
Transform your weeknight dinners with this Quick and Easy Chicken Lo Mein, a takeout-inspired dish that's bursting with bold flavors and vibrant colors! In just 25 minutes, this recipe combines tender marinated chicken, crisp-tender vegetables like carrots, red bell pepper, and snap peas, and perfectly saucy chow mein noodles. The rich, savory sauce is a harmonious blend of low-sodium soy sauce, hoisin, oyster sauce, honey, and sesame oil, creating an irresistible umami-packed experience. Cooked in a single skillet or wok, the recipe is both simple and efficient, making cleanup a breeze. Garnished with fresh green onions, this hearty and wholesome meal is perfect for feeding a hungry family or impressing dinner guests on short notice. Get ready to skip the takeout and whip up your very own healthy and delicious chicken lo mein tonight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 6 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 pieces carrots, julienned
- 1 piece red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 3 pieces green onions, sliced
- 12 ounces chow mein noodles
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips and place them in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Mix well and let the chicken marinate for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, prepare the sauce by mixing the remaining soy sauce (4 tablespoons), hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Set aside.
Cook the chow mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat another tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the carrots, red bell pepper, and snap peas to the skillet. Stir-fry the vegetables for 3-4 minutes until they are crisp-tender.
Return the chicken to the skillet along with the cooked noodles. Pour the prepared sauce over the top and add 1 cup of water. Toss everything together to combine and heat through, about 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot. Enjoy your Quick and Easy Chicken Lo Mein!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2986 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.4 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.6 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 70.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 297 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 5845 mg | 254% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 253.3 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.1 g | ||
| Protein | 162.9 g | 326% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 301 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 1747 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
