Name: 30-Minute Chicken Lo Mein That Beats Takeout Every Time
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 8 oz lo mein noodles (or spaghetti as a swap); 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces; 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided); 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets; 1 cup carrots, cut into matchsticks; 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips; 1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced; 3 green onions, sliced (optional); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced (optional); 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for topping); Lo Mein Sauce: 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional), 1 tbsp brown sugar (or honey), 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, 2 tbsp water (or chicken broth), 1/4 tsp black pepper, pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Description

A quick and easy chicken lo mein stir fry with broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers, better than takeout.

Ingredients

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8 oz lo mein noodles (or spaghetti as a swap)
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)
1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup carrots, cut into matchsticks
1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 green onions, sliced (optional)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced (optional)
1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for topping)
Lo Mein Sauce: 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional), 1 tbsp brown sugar (or honey), 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, 2 tbsp water (or chicken broth), 1/4 tsp black pepper, pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and toss with a tiny drizzle of oil to prevent sticking.
Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin (if using), brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, water, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry 4–5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
Add remaining 1 tbsp oil. Add onion, carrots, bell pepper, and broccoli. Stir-fry 4–6 minutes until crisp-tender.
Stir in garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add cooked noodles and chicken back to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss 1–2 minutes until everything is evenly coated and glossy.
Top with green onions and sesame seeds (optional). Serve hot.

Notes

Use spaghetti if lo mein noodles are unavailable.
Adjust spice level with more or less red pepper flakes.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stir-Fry
Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 560
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 1200mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 85mg