Description
Looking for a quick dinner that’s better than takeout? This Easy Chicken Lo Mein recipe is packed with bold flavors, juicy chicken, colorful vegetables, and chewy noodles—all coated in a savory sauce that hits every craving. Whether you’re after an easy dinner, fast weeknight meal, or fresh new dinner idea, this dish brings together everything you love about classic Asian food in one skillet. Perfect for busy families or a last-minute healthy snack, this easy recipe delivers restaurant flavor at home.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast or thighs, sliced thin
8 oz lo mein noodles or egg noodles
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 cup snap peas
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce (for marinade)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce (for sauce)
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
1. Slice chicken, bell pepper, and trim snap peas. Mince garlic and ginger. Cook noodles according to package and set aside.
2. Toss chicken with 2 tbsp soy sauce and cornstarch. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
3. In a bowl, mix remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, a splash of water, and sesame oil.
4. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high. Add chicken and stir-fry until golden and cooked. Remove and set aside.
5. Add more oil if needed. Stir-fry garlic and ginger for 30 seconds, then add bell pepper and snap peas. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
6. Return chicken to the pan. Add cooked noodles and pour sauce over everything. Toss to coat and heat through.
7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
Prep all ingredients before turning on the stove—the cooking goes fast.
Use fresh noodles if available for best texture, but dried ones work great too.
Double the sauce if you like your noodles extra saucy or want to add more veggies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: easy dinner, chicken lo mein, quick weeknight meal, homemade takeout, noodle stir fry