Description
Garlic Chicken Lo Mein is a flavorful and satisfying stir-fried noodle dish made with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a rich, garlicky soy-based sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep, with endless customization options to suit your taste. Enjoy the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Noodles
- Chicken Breast or Thighs: 1 lb, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Lo Mein Noodles: 8 oz, cooked and rinsed
- Vegetable Oil: 2 tablespoons
For the Vegetables
- Carrots: 1 medium, julienned
- Bell Pepper: 1, sliced thinly
- Green Onions: 1/2 cup, chopped (white and green parts separated)
- Spinach or Bok Choy (Optional): 1 cup
For the Garlic Sauce
- Soy Sauce: 1/4 cup
- Oyster Sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Sesame Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Brown Sugar or Honey: 1 tablespoon
- Fresh Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Ginger: 1 tablespoon, minced or grated
- Red Pepper Flakes (Optional): 1/2 teaspoon
- Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon mixed with 2 tablespoons of water
For Garnish
- Sesame Seeds: 1 tablespoon
- Green Onions: Extra chopped green parts
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken and Noodles: Marinate chicken with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for 15 minutes. Cook noodles according to package instructions, drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: Add more oil to the wok and stir-fry carrots, bell pepper, and white parts of green onions for 2-3 minutes. Add spinach or bok choy if using and cook for an additional minute.
- Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Add cornstarch slurry and stir well.
- Combine Everything: Return chicken and noodles to the wok, pour the sauce over, and toss well. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through and sauce thickens.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes