Easy Chicken Lo Mein – Quick 20-Minute Dinner
This quick and easy Chicken Lo Mein is a healthier take on Chinese takeout — tender chicken, stir-fried veggies, and glossy noodles tossed in a savory homemade sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce + 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional marinade)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cabbage or coleslaw mix
- ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ cup snow peas
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp oil for cooking
Sauce:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1–2 tsp brown sugar
- ¼ cup chicken broth or water
- Optional: red pepper flakes or sriracha
Instructions
- Cook noodles and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- Optional: Marinate sliced chicken in soy sauce + cornstarch.
- Sauté chicken in oil until browned and cooked. Set aside.
- Stir-fry garlic, ginger, and veggies until tender-crisp.
- Add noodles, chicken, and sauce. Toss until hot and coated.
- Serve hot, topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use any veggies you like — mushrooms, broccoli, or zucchini work well.
- Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days.
- For meal prep, portion into containers with extra sauce.