Chicken Lo Mein with Vegetables
Tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and chewy noodles come together in a savory homemade sauce for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Prep15 min
- Cook15 min
- Total30 min
- DifficultyEasy
- Servings6
This chicken lo mein is a classic stir-fry that brings together tender chicken breast strips, colorful cabbage, bell pepper, and carrots, all tossed with silky lo mein noodles. The secret is in the sauce: a rich blend of oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil, thickened with cornstarch and balanced with chicken broth.
Cooked in a hot pan in just minutes, this dish delivers the perfect balance of textures and flavors. It's a fantastic way to use up leftover vegetables and makes a complete meal on its own. Serve it piping hot, topped with fresh green onions.
Ingredients
Converted amounts are rounded.
Method
- Cook the lo mein noodles in a large pot of boiling water until just tender but still chewy. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of the avocado oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, chicken broth, and cornstarch until smooth. Set the sauce aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken breast and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon avocado oil to the skillet along with the minced garlic and chopped ginger. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then add the sliced cabbage, bell pepper, carrots, and the white parts of the green onions. Cook, stirring constantly, until the cabbage has wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and add the browned chicken. Cook for about 2 minutes more, stirring, until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Add the reserved noodles to the skillet and toss well to coat them evenly with the sauce. Sprinkle the dark green onion slices on top and serve immediately.
💡 Tips
- For the best texture, cook the noodles just until al dente; they will soften further in the sauce.
- Have all ingredients prepped and ready before you start cooking—this stir-fry comes together very quickly.
- You can substitute the chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein.
Inspired by a recipe from FeelGoodFoodie