Savory Garlic Chicken Lo Mein (Printable)
Tender chicken and crisp vegetables with lo mein noodles in a rich, garlicky sauce for easy Asian-inspired comfort.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 14 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 cups broccoli florets
03 - 1 red bell pepper, julienned
04 - 2 medium carrots, julienned
05 - 4 green onions, sliced
→ Noodles
06 - 10.5 ounces lo mein noodles, fresh or dried
→ Aromatics and Seasonings
07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
09 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
10 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
→ Sauce
11 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
12 - 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
14 - 2 teaspoons sugar
15 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
16 - 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
17 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Cook lo mein noodles according to package instructions in a large pot of boiling water. Drain, then toss with 1 teaspoon sesame oil and set aside.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and chicken broth or water. Mix well and set aside.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes, until cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
04 - In the same pan, add minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
05 - Add broccoli florets, julienned red bell pepper, and carrots. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until just tender.
06 - Return cooked chicken to the pan along with sliced green onions.
07 - Add cooked lo mein noodles to the wok. Pour in the prepared sauce. Toss everything together until noodles are evenly coated and heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
08 - Drizzle with remaining sesame oil, adjust seasoning with freshly ground black pepper, and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This dish brings true takeout flavor straight from your own skillet—no delivery tips required.
- The quick toss of fresh veggies and bold sauces makes even a hectic weeknight feel a little special.
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- If you overcook the noodles even slightly, they’ll turn to mush in the pan—undercook by a minute for best results.
- Mixing the sauce thoroughly before adding prevents any lumpy cornstarch disasters.
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- Prepping all ingredients before you turn on the heat changes the whole cooking flow.
- Finish with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil at the end for that classic aroma—it’s the secret that brings your lo mein from homemade to wow.