Homemade Chicken Lo Mein
| Servings: 4 | Total: 30 min |
Ingredients
Sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cornstarch, optional (for thicker sauce)
- 1–2 tbsp water, to loosen sauce if needed
Lo Mein
- 8 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced thin
- 1 tbsp avocado or vegetable oil
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned
- 2 cups shredded cabbage or bok choy
- 1 cup snap peas or broccoli florets
- 3 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds or chili flakes, optional garnish
Directions
- Boil noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, stir-fry carrots, bell pepper, snap peas, and cabbage for 4–5 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Add cooked noodles and pour sauce over everything. Toss to coat and cook 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Top with green onions, sesame seeds, and chili flakes if desired. Serve hot.