Description
A quick and delicious stir-fried lo mein with tender chicken and colorful vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz lo mein noodles
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (any color)
- 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop chicken and slice vegetables.
- Cook the noodles: Boil salted water, add lo mein noodles, and cook until al dente (3-5 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic and veggies: Stir in minced garlic, bell peppers, and carrots; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Make the sauce: Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch mixture in a bowl. Pour over chicken and veggies.
- Combine everything: Toss in cooked lo mein noodles until evenly coated and heated through (1-2 minutes).
Notes
- This dish can be customized with different vegetables based on personal preference.
- For a spicier dish, add some red pepper flakes or sriracha.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg