If you love takeout inspired recipes then give my Fried Rice Recipe or General Tso’s Recipe a try!
(better than takeout) Chicken Lo Mein!
I love making my favorite take-out dishes at home. They taste so much better and are easy to make! Besides my fried rice recipe and General Tso’s chicken, lo mein with chicken is one of my favorite take-out dishes! This Chicken Lo Mein recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and is a delicious way to add extra vegetables to your plate! Prep takes 15 minutes and the cooking is really quick as well. I used a mix of pre-chopped stir-fried veggies to keep it super easy, however, you can use any type of vegetables in this recipe. This is a great way to use up veggies in the fridge! Frozen vegetables can also be substituted if that’s what you have on hand.
Ingredients in Chicken Lo Mein
Lo mein noodles: I used wide lo mein noodles, however, you can also substitute spaghetti noodles. Low sodium soy sauce: This helps to cut back on some of the salt. If you don’t have low sodium soy sauce you can always mix regular soy sauce and water. Hoisin sauce: A thick savory sauce that can be found in the international or Asian section of your grocery store. If you don’t have any hoisin sauce you can make your own at home. Sesame oil: This is one of my favorite ingredients! It adds so much nutty flavor and is delicious. Light brown sugar: Adds a bit of sweetness to the sauce. Rice wine vinegar: Adds a nice tang and acidity to the sauce. Rice wine vinegar can be found in the international or Asian section of your grocery store. Boneless skinless chicken thighs: I prefer to use chicken thighs versus chicken breasts in this recipe. Chicken thighs are more tender and have more flavor. Vegetables: I used a mix of red bell pepper, broccoli, carrots, and baby corn. Any vegetables you have on hand would work! Garlic: I always have to have garlic! Ginger: I prefer fresh however ground ginger could be substituted as well.
How to Make Chicken Lo Mein
Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok. Add chicken (I had to cook it in two batches) and cook until browned and cooked through, 4-5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
Add the other tablespoon of olive oil to the wok then add the mixed vegetables, bell pepper and ginger. Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add the sauce to the pan along with the cooked chicken and cooked noodles. Toss everything together and serve immediately with sesame seeds for garnish, if desired.
Storage & Reheating Instructions
Store this Chicken Lo Mein recipe in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat it in a pot on the stove or in the microwave until it is heated through. Make sure it is piping hot before serving!
Lo Mein Variations
You can add different meats and vegetables into this lo mein recipe. Here are some great ideas: Meat:
Shrimp Egg Tofu Beef Pork Combination (chicken, shrimp, and pork)
Vegetables:
Snow Peas Snap peas Bok choy Zucchini Yellow squash Bamboo shoots Bean sprouts Water chestnuts Kale
kelley’s Tips
Use the vegetables you have on hand! This is a great way to clear out veggies from the refrigerator, they will taste amazing! Use frozen vegetables. Even easier, if you keep bags of frozen mixed vegetables on hand you can add those instead. You can buy frozen stir-fry mixed vegetables as well as simple mixes like corn, green beans, and carrots. Meal prep: Make a double batch and portion it out for easy work lunches. You can also freeze the chicken and sauce for later!
more takeout-inspired recipes to try!
Slow Cooker Broccoli Beef Slow Cooker General Tso’s Chicken Easy Sesame Beef The BEST Fried Rice 20 Minute Cashew Chicken Beef Fried Rice
