Description
This Chicken Lo Mein recipe features tender chicken breast stir-fried with fresh vegetables and cooked lo mein noodles, all tossed in a flavorful sauce made from soy, oyster, and hoisin sauces. Easy to prepare in under 40 minutes, this dish is a perfect weeknight meal bursting with savory Asian flavors and a satisfying mix of textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
Vegetables
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 cup bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Noodles & Sauces
- 3 cups cooked lo mein noodles
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat Oil: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat to prepare for stir-frying the chicken.
- Cook Chicken: Add the sliced chicken breast to the hot oil and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until fully cooked and no longer pink inside.
- Set Aside Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate to rest while cooking the vegetables.
- Cook Aromatics: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sliced onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion turns translucent.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the sliced bell pepper and mushrooms with the garlic and onion. Continue stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Return Chicken: Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet with the vegetables, combining the flavors.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and sugar to create the flavorful lo mein sauce.
- Add Sauce and Water: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables, then add 1/4 cup of water. Stir everything to combine thoroughly.
- Add Ginger and Seasoning: Mix in the minced ginger and sprinkle black pepper over the skillet contents, stirring to evenly distribute all seasonings.
- Add Noodles: Incorporate the cooked lo mein noodles into the skillet and toss to coat the noodles evenly with the sauce and ingredients.
- Final Stir-Fry: Continue stir-frying the entire mixture for 2-3 minutes to ensure the noodles are heated through and flavors meld together.
- Finish and Garnish: Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with sliced green onions before serving hot.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breast with chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Adjust the amount of soy sauce and hoisin sauce according to your salt preference.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like snap peas or carrots for variety.
- Make sure noodles are cooked and drained to prevent sogginess.
- Use a wok or large skillet to ensure even cooking and easy tossing.
