Description
A flavorful and colorful Chicken Lo Mein recipe featuring tender stir-fried chicken, fresh vegetables, and lo mein noodles tossed in a savory sauce made with soy, oyster, hoisin, and sesame oils. This quick and easy dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal with authentic Asian flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
Vegetables
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 cup bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Noodles
- 3 cups cooked lo mein noodles
Sauces and Oils
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Seasonings and Others
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken: Once the oil is hot, add the sliced chicken breast to the skillet and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until fully cooked and no longer pink inside.
- Set chicken aside: Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate to set aside temporarily.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sliced onion, cooking for 2-3 minutes while stirring occasionally until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add vegetables: Add sliced bell pepper and mushrooms to the skillet and stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Return chicken: Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet with the vegetables.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon sugar, mixing well.
- Add sauce and seasonings: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables, add 1/4 cup water, then stir to combine.
- Add ginger and pepper: Stir in 1 teaspoon minced ginger and season with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, mixing thoroughly.
- Add noodles: Add cooked lo mein noodles to the skillet and toss everything together so the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Finish stir-frying: Continue to cook and stir-fry the noodle mixture for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly cooked lo mein noodles or high-quality pre-cooked noodles.
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp, beef, or tofu for variation.
- Adjust the amount of soy sauce and oyster sauce based on your salt preference.
- If you prefer spicier lo mein, add chili flakes or Sriracha sauce.
- Make sure to stir-fry the noodles last to prevent them from becoming soggy.
