Description
This homemade chicken lo mein features tender chicken breast, chewy lo mein noodles, crisp vegetables like bell pepper, cabbage, carrot, and broccoli, all tossed in a savory, homemade sauce combining soy, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. It’s an easy, restaurant-quality stir-fry meal that comes together quickly on the stovetop, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken and Vegetables
- 500 g boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Noodles
- 300 g lo mein or egg noodles
Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook noodles: Prepare the lo mein or egg noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain them thoroughly and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Make sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and black pepper until evenly combined.
- Stir-fry chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the thinly sliced chicken breast and stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until it’s fully cooked and no longer pink inside. Remove chicken from the wok and set aside to keep warm.
- Sauté aromatics and vegetables: In the same wok, add the remaining tablespoon of oil along with minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir-fry briefly until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Then add the sliced red bell pepper, shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, and broccoli florets, cooking for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Combine chicken and noodles: Return the cooked chicken to the wok with the vegetables. Add the cooked noodles and pour the prepared sauce over everything.
- Toss and heat through: Toss the entire mixture over high heat for 2–3 minutes, ensuring the sauce evenly coats the chicken, noodles, and vegetables, and everything is heated through thoroughly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions before serving immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- If lo mein noodles are unavailable, substitute with spaghetti or ramen noodles.
- Add mushrooms, snow peas, or bok choy for additional vegetables and texture.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breast for a juicier result.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course, Noodles
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese-inspired
