Description
This Easy Chicken Lo Mein is a quick and flavorful stir-fried noodle dish loaded with tender chicken and fresh vegetables, tossed in a savory sauce made from soy sauce, hoisin, and sesame oil. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner, this recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and serves four.
Ingredients
Sauce
- 3 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 3 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Noodles
- 8 ounces uncooked lo mein noodles
Stir-fry
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup snow peas
- 3 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil until fully combined. Set this flavorful sauce aside for later use.
- Cook the Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the lo mein noodles and cook according to package instructions until they are al dente. Drain the noodles well and set them aside to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat the olive oil and sesame oil in a large nonstick sauté pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the minced garlic and chicken strips. Cook, stirring constantly, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pan, add the shredded carrots and snow peas. Cook while stirring constantly until the vegetables become tender, about 3 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the fresh spinach, cooked noodles, cooked chicken, and the prepared sauce back into the pan. Cook everything together, stirring continuously until the spinach wilts and all ingredients are heated through and evenly coated with the sauce, about 2 minutes.
- Serve Immediately: Once everything is combined and heated thoroughly, remove the pan from heat and serve the chicken lo mein hot for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh lo mein noodles or dried ones labeled for stir-frying.
- You can substitute the chicken breasts with tofu or shrimp for different protein options.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms based on preference.
- To reduce sodium, choose low-sodium soy sauce and adjust amount to taste.
- Make sure to toss the noodles immediately after cooking to prevent them from sticking together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
