Quick and easy homemade Chicken Lo Mein recipe! Soft egg noodles tossed with chicken and vegetables in flavor-packed soy sauce, ready in just 30 minutes!
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We love copycat recipes from our favorite restaurants that we can easily make at home. Some of our favorites are the Vegetable Lo Mein, Olive Garden’s Chicken Carbonara, and our family’s favorite, Japanese-inspired Chicken Stir Fry.
CHICKEN LO MEIN-
This homemade Chicken Lo Mein recipe is so much better than anything you’d order at your favorite restaurant. The soft egg noodles with chicken, favorite vegetables, and green onion in a rich sauce are so delicious.
What is the difference between Chow Mein and Lo Mein?
The biggest difference between the two is in the preparation of the noodles. Chow mein noodles are boiled and fried until crispy while lo mein noodles are boiled and tossed with sauce and remaining ingredients.
Both are egg noodles, lo mein noodles are slightly thicker and not as firm as the chow mein.
HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN LO MEIN?
This is the perfect recipe for a quick and easy dinner. The dish comes together in under 30 minutes making it an easy dinner for busy evenings.
- Cook noodles– First, cook the lo mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain the noodles and cover to keep warm. We really like these noodles but you can use your favorite brand.
- Cook chicken– Cut the chicken into thin even strands, you can also cube the chicken. Over medium heat, saute until fully cooked, remove from skillet and cover to keep warm.
- Cook vegetables– Cut the carrots and peppers into thin uniform strands. Saute the vegetables in the same skillet until the desired doneness. Add in the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant.
- Prepare sauce– Meanwhile, in a bowl, quickly whisk together the ingredients for the sauce.
- Combine everything– Add the chicken, green onion and noodles to the skillet. Pour the sauce over everything and cook over med/low heat until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
FREQUENLTY ASKED QUESTIONS-
What kind of meat can I use for lo mein?
We used chicken as the choice of protein in this recipe. However, beef and shrimp work great in lo mein instead of the chicken.
What are the best vegetables for lo mein?
We only used carrots, peppers and green onion in our lo mein. You can also add broccoli, snow peas, zucchini, mushrooms, cabbage or onions with great results!
Can I substitute for chicken thighs?
Yes, you can definitely substitute for chicken thighs. You won’t need to alter the recipe at all.
Can I substitute for regular pasta?
Yes, you sure can! However, it won’t taste exactly as classic lo mein, the lo mein noodles really do add so much texture.
How do I reheat chicken lo mein?
Easily reheat the lo mein in a skillet over low heat. If it’s too dry, add some butter or a few tablespoons of water when reheating.
Storing lo mein?
You can store the chicken lo mein in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Enjoy this copycat Asian restaurant copycat recipe. You kids will love the lo mein just as much as the adults will.
Since the chicken lo mein is cooked using one pan, you’ll have fewer dishes to clean and that sure is a winner.
OTHER ASIAN INSPIRED RECIPES-
- Shrimp Stir Fry
- Chicken Gyoza
- Beef Stir Fry
- Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- Ground Beef Stir Fry
Chicken Lo Mein Recipe
Author: Valentina
4.96 from 22 votes
EASY homemade Chicken Lo Mein Recipe that's better than takeout! Soft egg noodles loaded with chicken and vegetables in flavor-packed Asian sauce, ready in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz lo mein noodles
- 3/4 lb chicken breast, boneless skinless
- 1 large carrot, cut into thin strands
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 Tbsp ginger, grated
- 2 Tbsp green onion, chopped
- 2 Tbsp oil, for sautéing (divided)
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, for sautéing (divided)
lo mein sauce-
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- ½ tsp sriracha or hot sauce, optional
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 3 Tbsp honey
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Instructions
Cook lo mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain, cover and set aside to keep warm.
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the lo mein sauce.
Cut the chicken into thin strands. Cut the carrot and peppers into thin strands.
In a large skillet, over med/high heat, saute chicken with 1 Tbsp oil and 1 Tbsp butter until chicken is fully cooked. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Remove the chicken from the skillet and cover to keep warm.
In the same skillet, saute the carrot and pepper with an additional 1 Tbsp butter and 1 Tbsp oil until the vegetables are tender. Add the minced garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant.
Once the vegetables are cooked, add the chicken, green onion and noodles and mix.
Pour in the sauce and stir.
Cook until noodles are reheated.
Enjoy, friends.
Notes
- To REHEAT, cook over low heat until heated (add butter if dry).
Nutrition
294kcal Calories40g Carbs17g Protein8g Fat1g Saturated Fat36mg Cholesterol810mg Sodium326mg Potassium2g Fiber10g Sugar2356IU Vitamin A29mg Vitamin C11mg Calcium1mg Iron
- Full Nutrition Label
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Lo Mein Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 36mg12%
Sodium 810mg35%
Potassium 326mg9%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 2356IU47%
Vitamin C 29mg35%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese
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48 comments
- Efrem Holmes
I made it on a whim and was pleasantly surprised!! I don’t do much Chinese takeout as where I live, the restaurants are terrible at best. This definitely satisfied my craving for Chinese. Very good!!
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- Valentina’s Corner
Thank you, Efrem. I’m so glad you enjoyed the chicken lo mein recipe. We share so many Asian dishes that taste just like store-bought.
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- Mary
Doubled the recipe and added half a small head of chopped cabbage. This was so yummy!
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- Valentina’s Corner
Mary, thank you for the feedback. I bet the cabbage was amazing in the chicken lo mein.
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- Holly Hopper
I made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious! I didn’t have enough lo mein noodles so I used thin spaghetti noodles. I also doubled the sauce. It was better than most restaurants in my opinion. I will definitely be making this again. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
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- Valentina’s Corner
Thank you so much for the feedback, Holly. I’m so glad you enjoyed the lo mein, I love how versatile it is.
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- Dorothy
made a little extra sauce. I added mushroom and a little sliced cabbage. will probably make again. it’s a good way to use up some veggies that’s lying around…maybe broccoli.. snow peas…
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- Valentina’s Corner
Wonderful, Dorothy. I love recipes that can be versatile and tweaked yet still taste great. 🙂
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- Mattie
It really a nice recipe and mouth-watering, it tasted just like the restaurants.
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- Valentina’s Corner
Mattie, thank you for trying our chicken lo mein recipe, so glad you enjoyed it!
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- Belinda Gonzalez-Franco
Made this today! It was AMAZING. Definitely going into the recipe bucket of faves!
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- Valentina’s Corner
Belinda, thank you so much for trying our easy chicken lo mein recipe!
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- Casey Snyder
I can’t wait to make homemade lo mein on Tuesday afternoon
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- Valentina’s Corner
I hope you love the recipe, Casey!
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