Garlic Chicken Lo Mein 🥢🍜
Tender chicken, chewy noodles, and a savory garlic sauce—ready in 20 minutes!
Ingredients (Serves 4)
Main Components:
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8 oz (225g) lo mein noodles (or spaghetti in a pinch)
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2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)
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1 lb (450g) chicken breast, thinly sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup shredded carrots
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1 cup sliced bell peppers (any color)
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2 cups baby bok choy or cabbage, chopped
Sauce:
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3 tbsp soy sauce
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2 tbsp oyster sauce
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1 tbsp hoisin sauce
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1 tsp sesame oil
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½ tsp sugar
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¼ tsp white pepper
Garnish:
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Green onions, sliced
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Sesame seeds
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep & Cook Noodles
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Cook lo mein noodles according to package (usually 3–4 mins in boiling water). Drain and rinse with cold water.
2️⃣ Stir-Fry Chicken & Veggies
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok/large skillet over high heat.
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Add chicken and stir-fry until no longer pink (~4 mins). Remove and set aside.
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Add remaining 1 tbsp oil, then sauté garlic, carrots, bell peppers, and bok choy for 2–3 mins until crisp-tender.
3️⃣ Combine & Sauce
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Return chicken to the pan. Add cooked noodles and pour sauce over everything.
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Toss well for 1–2 mins until everything is coated and heated through.
4️⃣ Serve
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Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Pro Tips
🔥 Extra kick: Add ½ tsp chili paste or red pepper flakes.
🍗 Shortcut: Use rotisserie chicken (skip step 2, just warm in pan).
🥢 Vegetarian: Swap chicken for tofu or mushrooms.
Better than takeout! 🚀💛
