Garlic Chicken Lo Mein 

Garlic Chicken Lo Mein is a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings the taste of takeout right into your kitchen. With tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and chewy noodles tossed in a savory garlic sauce, this recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's a delicious and customizable meal that can be tailored to your preferences.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• 1 tablespoon neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola oil)

For the Sauce:

• ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (or hoisin sauce as a substitute)

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ teaspoon ground ginger

• 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic paste (optional, for heat)

For the Vegetables:

• 1 cup carrots, julienned

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 cup snow peas or broccoli florets

• 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

For the Noodles:

• 8 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti

Directions

1. Cook the Noodles:

   • Boil the lo mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. Prepare the Chicken:

   • In a bowl, toss the sliced chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Let it sit while you prepare the sauce and vegetables.

3. Make the Sauce:

   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, ground ginger, and sriracha or chili garlic paste (if using). Set aside.

4. Cook the Chicken:

   • Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

5. Stir-Fry the Vegetables:

   • In the same pan, add the carrots, red bell pepper, and snow peas or broccoli. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.

6. Combine and Toss:

   • Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Add the cooked noodles and pour the prepared sauce over the top. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated and heated through.

7. Serve:

   • Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot. Enjoy your homemade Garlic Chicken Lo Mein!

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: Approximately 496 kcal

• Protein: 34.8 g

• Fat: 18.3 g

• Carbohydrates: 47.2 g

• Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g

• Sugars: 5.3 g

• Sodium: 530.9 mg