Chicken Lo Mein
A savory and hearty Asian dish featuring tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and chewy lo mein noodles, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Lo Mein noodles (fresh or dried)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: Make sure to chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Cook the lo mein noodles: Follow the package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add oil and sauté the chicken until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from the skillet.
- Stir-fry the vegetables: In the same pan, stir-fry bell peppers, carrots, and green onions for 3-4 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Combine it all: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add lo mein noodles, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and any additional spices. Toss until well mixed.
- Serve hot: Offer extra soy sauce on the side for those wanting additional flavor.
Notes
Can be customized with different proteins or vegetables based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg