Chicken Lo Mein Recipe
A delicious and easy-to-make Chicken Lo Mein recipe that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This flavorful dish combines tender chicken strips with a medley of vegetables and savory sauce, all tossed with noodles for a satisfying meal.
- Author: admin1
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Chicken:
- 1 Tablespoon canola oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tablespoons ginger, grated
- 2 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
For the Vegetables:
- 1 (8 oz) mushrooms, thinly sliced (baby bellas or shiitake)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 ½ cup Napa cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
Additional:
- 12 oz pasta, cooked according to package directions
- Heat the canola oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the mushrooms, onion, Napa cabbage, and carrots. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, cornstarch, sesame oil, soy sauce, and brown sugar.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan and add the cooked pasta.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened and everything is well combined.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Chicken Lo Mein!
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables like bell peppers, snow peas, or broccoli.
- You can adjust the level of spice by adding red pepper flakes or Sriracha to the sauce.
- To make it vegetarian, substitute tofu for the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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