Classic Chicken Lo Mein

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title: "Classic Chicken Lo Mein" description: "Tender egg noodles stir-fried with chicken, vegetables, and a savory brown sauce — better than takeout." date: "2026-05-01" dateModified: "2026-05-01" author: "NoodleDex Kitchen" tags: ["lo mein", "chinese", "chicken", "stir-fry"] noodleId: "lo-mein" difficulty: "easy" cookTime: 20 prepTime: 10 servings: 4 image: "/images/recipes/chicken-lo-mein.jpg" ingredients:

• "8 oz (225g) lo mein noodles or thin egg noodles"
• "1 lb (450g) chicken breast, sliced thin"
• "2 cups mixed vegetables (cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, snap peas)"
• "3 cloves garlic, minced"
• "3 tbsp soy sauce"
• "1 tbsp oyster sauce"
• "1 tbsp sesame oil"
• "1 tsp sugar"
• "2 tbsp vegetable oil"
• "Green onions and sesame seeds to garnish" instructions:
• "Cook noodles per package directions until just al dente. Drain and toss with 1 tsp sesame oil to prevent sticking."
• "Mix sauce: soy sauce, oyster sauce, remaining sesame oil, and sugar."
• "Heat wok or large skillet over high heat. Add oil. Cook chicken until no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Remove."
• "In same wok, stir-fry garlic 30 seconds. Add vegetables and toss 2-3 minutes."
• "Return chicken. Add noodles and sauce. Toss everything together 2 minutes over high heat."
• "Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds."

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Ingredients

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Lo mein is weeknight dinner perfection.

• 8 oz lo mein noodles
• 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
• Mixed vegetables, garlic
• Soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil

Instructions

1. Cook noodles al dente. Toss with sesame oil.
2. Stir-fry chicken until cooked. Remove.
3. Stir-fry garlic and vegetables.
4. Return chicken. Add noodles and sauce. Toss on high heat.

Tips & Variations

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. The key is high heat throughout. A cast-iron skillet works if you don't have a wok.

Shrimp lo mein: Substitute shrimp for chicken — cook only 2 minutes per side.

Serving Suggestions

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Serve immediately. Egg drop soup and steamed dumplings make great sides.