5 from 14 votes
Lo Mein with Chicken and Broccoli ("Chinese Noodles")
This Lo Mein features tender chicken breast and crisp broccoli florets tossed with egg noodles in a savory sauce made from soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. The dish balances delicate noodles with fresh vegetables and flavorful chicken, accented by aromatics like garlic and ginger. Vegetables and chicken are cooked separately to preserve texture, then combined with noodles and sauce for a rich, satisfying stir-fry with hints of sweetness and umami.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
480 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce less-sodium
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- garlic powder about 1/8 teaspoon, optional
For the Lo Mein
- 8 ounces egg noodles lo mein or spaghetti
- 2 cups broccoli florets small
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 lb. chicken breast thinly sliced, boneless, skinless
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 3 green onion thinly sliced with the white and green parts placed in separate piles
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger minced or grated
- 1 carrot peeled and thinly sliced
- sesame seeds toasted sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, lime wedges, optional garnish
- peanuts
- lime
Instructions
Make the Sauce
- Shake together all of the sauce ingredients in a jar (or whisk in a small bowl); set aside.
Cup of Yum
Make the Lo Mein
- Cook noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. During the final 3 minutes of cooking time, add the broccoli florets to the boiling water with the pasta. Drain and toss with sesame oil.
- Meanwhile, season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the chicken and cook until no longer pink inside, 3-4 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate.
- Do not clean out the skillet. Add the bell pepper, the white parts of the onions, the garlic and the ginger to the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes, until softened. Stir in the carrots; cook for 1-2 more minutes.
- Add the cooked noodles and broccoli, the cooked chicken, and the sauce to the skillet. Toss everything together; cook for another 1-2 more minutes, until the ingredients are heated through.
- Garnish with the green parts of the onions, toasted sesame seeds, and chopped peanuts, if desired.
Notes
- Pre-prepare all ingredients to ensure smooth, quick cooking.
- Do not overcook chicken to keep it tender and juicy.
- Separate the white and green parts of green onions; cook whites early, and add greens as garnish at the end for fresh flavor.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/4 of the recipe
Calories
480kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
694mg
(29%)
Potassium
844mg
(18%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
3797IU
(76%)
Vitamin C
81mg
(90%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 480
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of the recipe | |
| Calories | 480kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 694mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 844mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 3797IU | 76% |
| Vitamin C | 81mg | 90% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.