Chicken Lo Mein Recipe
Packed full to the brim with healthy vegetables and lean protein, this homemade Chicken Lo Mein Recipe is so much better than take out!
Ingredients
- 8 oz egg noodles Chinese style
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 bell pepper different colors, julienned
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients.
- Preheat a large frying pan over medium heat and drizzle with the oil.
- Add the chicken and season to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and almost cooked through.
- Stir in the bell peppers and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through. Add the spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until just wilted.
- Remove from the heat and toss with the hot cooked noodles and the sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
- Switch out the protein: I used chicken breasts because I prefer lean protein, however, boneless skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced flank steak, shrimp, or diced turkey breasts are all perfect for this recipe too!
- Try different vegetables: There is a whole variety of vegetables you can add to Chicken Lo Mein. Check out my list below for more ideas!
- Add a little more heat: I sometimes like to dice up one chili pepper and toss it in there as well for a little extra spice!
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 317kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 621mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 711mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 4007IU | 80% |
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 93% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.