Description
Experience the delightful flavors of this Chicken Lo Mein recipe! This dish features tender, marinated chicken stir-fried with vibrant vegetables and chewy lo mein noodles, all tossed in a savory sauce that captures the essence of Chinese cuisine. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this easy-to-make meal requires minimal prep time and allows for customization based on your preferences. Enjoy the aroma wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this comfort food classic that will leave your family asking for seconds!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Noodles and Vegetables:
- Lo Mein noodles (fresh or dried)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 2 carrots (thinly sliced)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves fresh minced garlic
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces and cook lo mein noodles until al dente; set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Sauté chicken in oil until fully cooked; remove from skillet.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: Sauté bell peppers, carrots, and green onions until tender.
- Combine Ingredients: Return chicken to skillet, add noodles, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and spices. Toss to mix.
- Serve: Serve hot with extra soy sauce if desired.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and garlic for at least an hour before cooking.
- Feel free to substitute other proteins like beef or tofu based on dietary preferences.
- Add your favorite vegetables such as broccoli or snap peas for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
