Valentina Ablaev
This is by far the best chicken lo mein, and you will be shocked at how easy it is to make. Soft egg noodles paired with tender chicken soak up a delicious lo mein sauce.
We love our easy lo mein, and what better way to improve the classic dish than by adding chicken? We don’t have to stop there; lo mein tastes incredible when topped with our copycat kung pao shrimp.
This chicken lo mein is loaded with soft egg noodles and crisp veggies. The chicken is seasoned and gets so much flavor from the tasty lo mein sauce.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Nutritious choice. Homemade lo mein is always a better option than takeout!
- Easy to prepare. This dinner comes together in less than 30 minutes with little to no prep.
- No waste. Add whatever vegetables are in your fridge to this chicken lo mein. Not only do you get a fridge cleaned out, but you also get a unique and delicious meal.
Ingredients for Chicken Lo Mein:
- Lo mein noodles – store bought lo mein noodles are the perfect noodles for this dish.
- Chicken breast – boneless skinless chicken breast is perfect for this recipe. You can also use homemade chicken thighs!
- Vegetables – carrots and red bell peppers, julienned.
- Garlic & ginger – minced or grated.
- Green onion – sliced for garnish.
- Lo mein sauce – a combination of chicken broth, low sodium soy sauce, sriracha, sesame oil, cornstarch, and honey.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions and Variations
- Meat: Play with the flavors of this lo mein by adding in steak stir fry and even our homemade hibachi chicken. The different flavor profiles are so delicious.
- Spice: Amp up the spice by adding crushed red pepper flakes or even frying up red chili!
- Vegetables: Add in more veggies and color to your lo mein. Quartered mushrooms, zucchini, snow peas, broccoli, cabbage, and even bok choy!
How to Make Chicken Lo Mein
Numbered Instructions on how to make the recipe.
1 – Prep noodles. Boil the lo mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain the cooked noodles and rinse with cold water.
Julienne the peppers and carrots into thin strips.
2 – Cook the chicken. Cut the chicken into strands. Heat a large skillet to medium heat and add oil and butter. Add the chicken to the pan and cook, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper. Once cooked, remove from the heat.
3 – Stir fry vegetables. Add the vegetables to the same pan, and cook until tender. Toss in the garlic and ginger.
4 – Combine. Return the chicken, noodles, and lo mein sauce mixture to the pan. Turn the heat up slightly and allow the sauce to thicken. Once the sauce is thick and the noodles are reheated, garnish with green onion and serve!
Expert Tips:
- Perfect noodles: Rinse the cooked lo me in noodles under cold water to prevent overcooking and sticky noodles.
- Prep the chicken: Cut the chicken into strands against the grain.
- Level up your lo mein: Garnish lo mein with crushed peanuts, fresh cilantro, freshly squeezed lime juice, and even homemade spicy mayo. Don’t be afraid to experiment!
Serving Suggestions
- Panda Express style: Cook up some homemade fried rice and crispy orange chicken and serve this lo mein restaurant-style!
- Appetizer: Pair this chicken lo mein with the best appetizers. Our crispy fried shrimp make an iconic appetizer; you can even serve roasted vegetables as a healthier alternative.
Recipe FAQs
You can use regular soy sauce; just use less because of the high salt content.
If you can’t get lo mein noodles, you can also use spaghetti noodles or ramen noodles.
Cornstarch and honey will help thicken up the sauce. If it’s not getting thick, just give the noodles time to cook on medium-high heat.
You can use brown sugar or cane sugar in place of honey.
Store & Reheat
- Storage. Keep leftover noodles in the fridge, stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Reheat. Warm up the noodles in a pan until reheated.
- Freeze. We do not recommend freezing the chicken lo mein as the noodles don’t hold up well in the freezer.
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Chicken Lo Mein Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 oz lo mein noodles
- 3/4 lb chicken breast boneless skinless
- 2 Tbsp oil for sautéing (divided)
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter for sautéing (divided)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 large carrot julienned
- 1 red pepper julienned
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 Tbsp ginger grated
- 2 Tbsp green onion sliced
sauce –
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- ½ tsp sriracha or hot sauce optional
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 3 Tbsp honey
Instructions
- Cook the lo mein noodles according to package instructions. Once cooked, rinse the noodles under cold water to stop the cooking process, and then set aside.
- Cut the chicken into strands.
- Add 1 Tbsp of oil and 1 Tbsp of butter to the pan. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Leave the chicken alone to cook for a couple of minutes before lightly stirring.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add 1 Tbsp of oil and 1 Tbsp of butter to the pan and add the carrots and peppers. Saute lightly until the vegetables are cooked. Add in the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant.
- In a bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients.
- To the pan, add the noodles, chicken, and sauce. Turn the heat up to let the sauce thicken. Once the sauce has thickened and the noodles are reheated, the lo mein is ready for serving.
- Garnish with green onions and enjoy!
Notes
- Perfect noodles: Rinse the cooked lo me in noodles under cold water to prevent overcooking and sticky noodles.
- Prep the chicken: Cut the chicken into strands against the grain.
- Storage. Keep leftover noodles in the fridge, stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Reheat. Warm up the noodles in a pan until reheated.
