Garlic Chicken Lo Mein
This Garlic Chicken Lo Mein is a quick, flavorful stir-fry loaded with tender chicken, savory garlic, and perfectly sauced noodles. Better than takeout, this easy homemade version is fresh, customizable, and ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights!
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 15min
- Total Time: 25min
- Yield: 4servings
- Category: 'Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian, Chinese-Inspired
Ingredients
- 8 oz lo mein noodles (or spaghetti)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or sesame oil)
- 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Boil lo mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and toss with a little oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Heat the oil: In a large pan or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken: Add thinly sliced chicken to the pan and stir-fry until golden brown and fully cooked (about 5-6 minutes). Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic: In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine everything: Return the chicken and noodles to the pan. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and black pepper. Toss well to coat.
- Serve hot: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, then serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra veggies: Add bell peppers, carrots, snap peas, or mushrooms.
- For a spicy version: Mix in red pepper flakes or Sriracha.
- For a gluten-free option: Use rice noodles and gluten-free soy sauce.
- For extra sauciness: Increase the soy sauce and oyster sauce for a richer flavor
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/garlic-chicken-lo-mein/
