Description
A vibrant and flavor-packed dish featuring tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and lo mein noodles, all coated in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz lo mein noodles
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, broccoli)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the lo mein noodles: Begin by bringing a pot of salted water to a roaring boil. Carefully add the lo mein noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté garlic and ginger: Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Brown the chicken: Add the sliced chicken to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it becomes golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Mix in the vegetables: Toss in your colorful mixed vegetables, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they become tender but still maintain a delicious crunch.
- Create the sauce: Pour in the soy sauce and oyster sauce, mixing everything well in the skillet.
- Add the noodles: Fold in the cooked lo mein noodles gently, ensuring that each strand gets coated in the savory sauce.
- Season to taste: Sprinkle in some salt and pepper according to your personal taste preferences.
- Garnish and serve: Spoon the lo mein into bowls and garnish generously with freshly chopped green onions.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken for tofu and oyster sauce with additional soy sauce. You can prep ingredients a day in advance for faster cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken lo mein, easy lo mein, stir fry noodles, Chinese recipe, quick dinner