Name: Easy Chicken Lo Mein
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 8 ounces Chinese Lo Mein Noodles; 0.5 tsp sesame oil; 8 ounces chicken breast; 2 tablespoons oil canola; 1 clove garlic; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp sugar; 1 tsp soy sauce; 1.5 teaspoons ShaoXing Wine; 1 tsp corn starch; 0.25 tsp pepper; 1.5 tablespoons corn starch; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons oil canola; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 slice ginger; 2 clove garlic; 1 onion; 3 stalk celery; 6 ounces shiitake mushrooms; 1 red pepper; 8 ounces snap peas; 3 stalk green onions; 1 tsp sesame seeds

Whip up our Easy Chicken Lo Mein for a flavorful, satisfying meal perfect for any weeknight. Quick, delicious, and sure to be a hit at your table!

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Asian

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April 21, 2026

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Whip up our Easy Chicken Lo Mein for a flavorful, satisfying meal perfect for any weeknight. Quick, delicious, and sure to be a hit at your table!

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Easy Chicken Lo Mein

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Ingredients

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Easy Chicken Lo Mein

Noodles

8 ounces Chinese Lo Mein Noodles

½ tsp sesame oil

Meat

8 ounces chicken breast

2 tablespoons oil canola

1 clove garlic

Chicken Seasonings

½ tsp salt

½ tsp sugar

1 tsp soy sauce

1 ½ teaspoons ShaoXing Winealternatively dry sherry

1 tsp corn starch

¼ tsp pepper

Thickening Sauce

1 ½ tablespoons corn starch

2 tablespoons light soy sauce

2 teaspoons dark soy sauce

2 tablespoons oyster sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

1 cup water

Stir Fry

2 tablespoons oil canola

½ tsp salt

1 slice ginger

2 clove garlic

1 onion

3 stalk celery

6 ounces shiitake mushrooms

1 red pepper

8 ounces snap peas

Garnish

3 stalk green onions

1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

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Noodles

If using dried noodles, boil the noodles as per the package instructions. . Cook al dente, do not overcook. If you're using fresh lo mein noodles, boil for 1 minute, until al dente. Rinse with tap water, drain, and set aside.

MIx drained noodles with a dash of sesame oil to prevent sticking together.

Spread into a large greased serving platter.

Keep warm and uncovered in an oven, at 200℉.

Meat

Slice meat into long strips on the diagonal. How you cut meat should reflect the rest of the ingredients in the dish. Since this is a long noodle dish, the meat should be cut also into long strips.

Heat up 2 tbsp oil, add garlic, meat, and stir-fry until just done for several minutes.

Set aside in a small bowl.

Thickening Sauce

Mix corn starch, both light and dark soy sauce, and oyster sauce into 1 cup of water.

Stir until the cornstarch has dissolved into the liquid.

Stir Fry

Slice vegetables on the diagonal into long thin strips. How you cut the vegetables should reflect the rest of the ingredients in the dish. Since this is a long noodle dish, the veggies should be cut also into long strips.

Heat 2 tablespoons canola or other cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the ginger, salt, and garlic (if using) and stir fry gently for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Then, add onion, celery and mushrooms. stir fry for 1 minute. Add peppers and peas.

Cook and stir-fry until the veggies just start to turn soft, another minute or so, but still crisp tender. Do not overcook.

With the heat on medium now, add the noodles and chicken you set aside previously.

Garnish

Add the thickening sauce.

Toss the vegetables, meat and noodles until the liquid of the sauce thickens and coats everything. If the sauce turns too thick, add additional 3 tablespoons of water at a time, until sauce just coats everything.

Transfer to a serving plate and serve hot as a main dish.

Finish the noodles with diagonally sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Optional: a little soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper, hot sauce, and salt may be added to the noodles if desired.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Master the Wok Technique 🔥
Use high heat and keep ingredients moving constantly to achieve that signature wok-fried flavor and prevent overcooking the delicate chicken and vegetables.
Cornstarch Slurry Secret 🥢
Mix cornstarch with cold water before adding to your sauce to avoid lumps and create a silky, glossy coating that clings perfectly to the noodles and chicken.
Prep Everything First 📋
Mise en place is crucial for lo mein—have all ingredients measured and prepped before you start cooking, as the actual cooking happens too quickly to pause and chop.
Toast Your Sesame Seeds 🌱
Lightly toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes before garnishing to unlock their nutty, complex flavors that elevate the entire dish.
Don't Overcrowd or Overcook Noodles 🍜
Cook noodles to just under al dente since they'll continue cooking when combined with the hot sauce and ingredients, ensuring perfect texture without mushiness.