Description
Garlic Chicken Lo Mein is a quick and flavorful noodle stir-fry featuring tender chicken, aromatic garlic, vibrant veggies, and a savory sauce. Tastes better than takeout!
Ingredients
8 oz lo mein noodles (or spaghetti)
2 boneless skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp soy sauce, divided
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp brown sugar
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
1/2 cup carrots, julienned
1/2 cup snap peas
2 tbsp neutral oil (canola or avocado)
1 tbsp sliced scallions for garnish
Instructions
1. Boil noodles according to package. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
2. In a bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce. Let sit for 10 minutes.
3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until browned. Remove and set aside.
4. Add remaining oil and minced garlic to the pan. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Toss in vegetables. Cook 2–3 minutes until just tender.
6. Return chicken to the pan. Add cooked noodles.
7. Pour in oyster sauce, remaining soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar.
8. Toss well to coat everything evenly in sauce. Cook 2 more minutes.
9. Serve hot, garnished with scallions.
Notes
Use gluten-free noodles and tamari to make this gluten-free.
Spaghetti or fettuccine can replace lo mein noodles.
Add chili flakes or sriracha if you like heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg