Easy Chicken Lo Mein Recipe
Make restaurant-quality chicken lo mein at home with this quick 30-minute recipe. Simple ingredients, authentic flavors, and easy steps for a delicious weeknight dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
- Chicken Lo Mein Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Chicken Marinade
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- Other Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breast sliced into thin strips
- Assorted vegetables e.g., carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, snow peas, green onions
- Lo mein noodles or Chinese egg noodles
- 1–2 tablespoons vegetable oil for stir-frying
- Sesame seeds optional garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce
- Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and minced garlic in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Marinate the Chicken
- Slice chicken into ¼-inch strips. Toss with cornstarch, soy sauce, and vegetable oil. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Prepare the Vegetables
- Cut vegetables into even pieces. Separate white and green parts of green onions.
- Cook the Noodles
- Boil noodles per package instructions to al dente. Rinse with cold water and toss with sesame oil.
- Stir Fry Process
- Heat wok/skillet until very hot.
- Add oil, then chicken. Sear 30 seconds before stirring. Cook 2–3 minutes. Remove chicken.
- Add more oil if needed. Stir fry vegetables in stages:
- Carrots (2–3 minutes)
- Bell peppers, broccoli (1–2 minutes)
- Snow peas (1 minute)
- Green onion whites (30 seconds)
- Combine Everything
- Return chicken, add noodles, and pour sauce. Toss until evenly coated and heated through (1–2 minutes).
- Serve and Garnish
- Serve hot. Garnish with green onion tops and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Prepare all ingredients before cooking to avoid overcooking.
- Use a hot wok for smoky, restaurant-style flavor.
- Slice chicken and vegetables evenly for uniform cooking.
- Cook each ingredient separately for best texture.
- Rinse noodles with cold water and toss in sesame oil to prevent sticking.
- Customize with other proteins like shrimp, beef, or tofu.
- Store leftovers up to 3 days. Reheat with water to refresh sauce.