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Easy Garlic Chicken Lo Mein

Easy Garlic Chicken Lo Mein

A quick, family-friendly noodle stir-fry with tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a savory garlic sauce—on the table in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 12 ounces dried lo mein noodles (or spaghetti)
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce for marinating chicken
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch for marinating chicken
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil such as canola or vegetable
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1 cup carrot matchstick-cut
  • 1 cup red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 2 cups green cabbage shredded
  • 0.5 cup green onions sliced
  • 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce for sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce optional
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 0.33 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook noodles according to package directions until just tender. Drain and set aside.
  • In a bowl, toss chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Whisk the sauce: 0.25 cup soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin (optional), brown sugar, chicken broth, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry chicken until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Stir-fry carrot and bell pepper for 2 minutes.
  • Add cabbage and cook until starting to wilt, about 2 minutes.
  • Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Return chicken to the pan, add cooked noodles and the sauce. Toss over high heat until the noodles are coated and the sauce thickens slightly, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir in green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

Use any quick-cooking noodles you like. Swap in broccoli, snap peas, or mushrooms for the veggies. For extra heat, add more red pepper flakes or a squeeze of chili-garlic sauce. Leftovers keep up to 3 days in the fridge.