Chicken Lo Mein
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
409 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Chicken Lo Mein
Description
The Chicken Lo Mein recipe calls for cooking egg noodles just shy of fully tender to retain some bite before tossing them with sesame oil. Chicken breast slices are cooked until done, then removed while vegetables including red bell pepper, carrot, onion, cabbage, garlic, and ginger are softened briefly in the same pan. A sauce combining water, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and oil is added to gently thicken and bind the ingredients.
After the sauce thickens, the chicken and noodles are returned to the pan with bean sprouts, combining all elements with a quick toss to mix flavors and textures. The result is a classic stir-fried noodle dish with tender chicken pieces, slightly crisp vegetables, and a savory glaze that highlights the umami-rich sauces.
This lo mein can be served immediately as a main dish providing a balanced meal of protein, vegetables, and noodles. Leftovers can be reheated carefully to maintain texture and flavor without overcooking the noodles or vegetables.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces egg noodles Chinese style
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 chicken breast thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper , thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce light
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 carrot thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cabbage shredded
- 1 cup bean sprout
Instructions
- Cook the egg noodles one minute shy of the directions.
- Drain and toss with sesame oil in a bowl to coat.
- Heat canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Remove from the pan and add in the red bell peppers, ginger and garlic and cook them for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until just softened.
- In a bowl, mix together the water, soy sauce, cornstarch, vegetable oil and oyster sauce then add the mixture into the skillet.
- Add in the carrot, onion and cabbage and cook for 1-2 minutes before adding back in the chicken and egg noodles.
- Add in the bean sprouts, toss all the ingredients together well and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 409 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 409kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 654mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3528IU | 71% |
| Vitamin C | 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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