Just a few ingredients are needed for this easy Chicken Lo Mein recipe. Enjoy the flavors of your favorite Chinese restaurants, easily made in your own kitchen.
Why This Recipe Makes is Perfect for Dinner
This homemade chicken lo mein recipe is my version of a classic Chinese dish.
Made easily on your stovetop, with chicken, fresh vegetables and noodles, this stir-fry recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. Super easy in a single pan!
This recipe is inexpensive to make, I like to use chicken tenders when they are on sale.
This recipe is also very versatile You can use spaghetti or lo mein noodles and can easily change up the flavors with additions.
It is a tender chicken dish that is filled with fresh vegetables in a flavorful lo mein sauce. This is a great way to use up leftover chicken pieces.
Ingredients
Just a few ingredients are needed for this recipe
- chicken - I use boneless skinless chicken breasts, but you can use chicken tenders or chicken thighs
- sesame oil
- lo mein noodles - or spaghetti noodles
- asparagus
- garlic
- green onions
- soy sauce
- salt and black pepper & spices
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
This one pot dinner is easily made in a large skillet or wok.
Step 1:Cut chicken and vegetables. In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over low heat. Chop the chicken breast into small cubes and add to pan with onions.
Step 2. Add noodles.
Step 3. Add asparagus, garlic, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, honey, hoisin sauce and chicken broth.
Step 4. Combine the over medium-high heat until liquid comes to a boil. Stir and reduce heat to low/medium and allow to simmer until the sauce thickens - about 12-15 minutes.
Substitutions
You can easily substitute the following:
- spaghetti noodles - instead of lo mein noodles
- Vegetable oil -can be substituted for sesame oil
- Oyster Sauce - add ½ teaspoon to make a thicker sauce..
Variations
This recipe is very easy to change up and create your own spin. You can throw in lots of add-ins to change it up. Some great additions are:
- snow peas
- bell peppers
- bean sprouts
- Broccoli slaw
- Sweet peppers
- Green onions
- red bell pepper
- Shiitaki mushrooms
- baby bok choy
- Purple cabbage
- water chestnuts
- sesame seeds
- napa cabbage
- red peppers
Equipment
Just a few items are needed to make this hearty one-pot meal.
- Skillet or large wok
- spoon
- medium bowl
- small bowl
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight continer in your refrigerator. Good for 2-3 days.
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Serving Suggestions
Serve with chili sauce or hoisin sauce.
Make sure that cooked chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165° f.
Chicken Lo Mein
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast ½ pound
- 8 oz spaghetti noodles
- ½ white onion diced
- ½ pound asparagus
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ c soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 3 cups chicken broth
- green onions chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Chop the chicken breast into small cubes.
- Add the chicken, pasta, onion, asparagus, minced garlic, onion powder, honey, hoisin sauce, soy sauce and chicken broth to a large pan.
- Stir and cover.
- Cook on medium high heat until the liquid comes to a boil.
- Stir and reduce heat to low/medium and allow to simmer until the liquid is mostly evaporated.
- This will take about 12-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add in any vegetables like pepper slices, cabbage or broccoli slaw.
- Stir.
- Garnish with green onions if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
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Tamara Bowman
This is such a family favorite that we absolutely have to make our own. Thank you for sharing!
Linda Primmer
Looks so delicious. I love Chinese food and something so easy is appealing. I am happy to feature your Easy Chicken Lo Mein at Love Your Creativity.