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!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Cook the chow mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

In the same skillet, heat another tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot. Enjoy your Quick and Easy Chicken Lo Mein!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1449.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2986.2

Total Fat 150.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 70.0g
Cholesterol 297.2mg	0%
Sodium 5844.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 253.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.1g	0%
Total Sugars 31.1g
Protein 162.9g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 301.3mg	0%
Iron 17.3mg	0%
Potassium 1747.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.8%

Protein: 21.6%

Carbs: 33.6%