Chicken Lo Mein

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A deliciously easy takeout recipe, this Chicken Lo Mein has flavorful ingredients and comes together in no time. The perfect main meal or side dish!

A DELICIOUS LO MEIN RECIPE

I really love recreating some of my favorite take-out foods (if you haven’t noticed that by now!) Sometimes you just don’t feel like going out or spending the money. So I’ve always taken it upon myself to make some of my favorite restaurant recipes at home like Chicken Lo Mein. I love meals like this one because I like to make extra to have leftovers. Bonus: this meal can actually be made in less than 30 minutes! If you want to skip takeout and make it at home, then this Chicken Lo Mein recipe is just for you.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Can I use another meat besides chicken?

If you want to substitute the meat, try shrimp or beef instead of the chicken in this recipe. You could just use veggies too if you don’t like meat.

Can I use another frozen stir-fry mixture?

We used a frozen stir fry mixture from the grocery store. They make different varieties: sugar snap pea stir-fry and broccoli stir-fry. The sugar snap pea stir-fry mixture is the one we used in this recipe. It has a variety of vegetables including: sugar snap peas, broccoli, green beans, yellow squash, red peppers, carrots, yellow peppers, and water chestnuts. Frozen vegetables are frozen at the peak of freshness so are perfect to use without losing any nutrients!

Do I have to use frozen vegetables?

We used frozen veggies in this recipe, but you can substitute with fresh vegetables. Your cook time may vary, so test your vegetables and cook according to your personal taste, some vegetables include broccoli, green beans, red peppers, snap peas, broccoli, yellow squash, peas, zucchini, mushrooms, or corn. Keep in mind: frozen vegetables are frozen at the peak of freshness so are perfect to use without losing any nutrients!

I can’t find Lo Mein noodles, what can I use?

No problem! I recommend linguine, as it is very similar. Linguine is a thin, flat noodle.

How do I store leftover chicken lo mein?

This can be stored in an airtight container where it will keep for up to 3-4 days. You can rewarm in a wok or in the microwave. I don’t recommend freezing.

Pinterest image of Chicken Lo Mein in wok.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)

chicken thighs
olive oil
sesame oil
low sodium soy sauce
hoisin sauce
brown sugar
rice vinegar
ginger purée
garlic
frozen snap pea stir fry
lo mein noodles
green onions, optional

Ingredients needed: chicken thighs, olive oil, sesame oil, low sodium soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, minced, frozen snap pea stir fry, lo mein noodles and green onions.

HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN LO MEIN:

In a small bowl, season chicken with a teaspoon each of hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Then, place a tablespoon of olive oil in a large wok over medium high heat. Carefully add chicken with tongs and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through, with an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove chicken and set aside.

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients: brown sugar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Set aside.

Brown sugar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar whisked together in bowl.

Meanwhile, boil water in a medium pot over high heat. Add lo mein noodles and cook according to package directions, around 6 minutes (al dente). Drain and set aside.

Add olive oil to the wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger purée until aromatic. Next, add vegetables. Stir and cook for around 5-7 minutes, or until cooked as desired.