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Skip the takeout and make this better than takeout chicken lo mein at home! Tender chicken, chewy noodles, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful sauce make this an easy Asian recipe the whole family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights.

Easy Chicken Lo Mein

Tender chicken, noodles, crisp vegetables, and a savory homemade sauce come together in this easy chicken lo mein recipe. It’s a quick Asian-inspired dinner that’s better than takeout and ready in about 30 minutes.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

Chicken & Noodles

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
  • 8 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil divided
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 medium carrot julienned
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 3 green onions sliced

Lo Mein Sauce

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles: Cook the lo mein noodles according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  3. Cook the vegetables: Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. Add garlic and ginger: Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  5. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and black pepper.
  6. Combine everything: Return the chicken to the skillet and add the cooked noodles. Pour the sauce over everything and toss well to coat.
  7. Finish: Add the green onions and cook for another 1–2 minutes, tossing frequently, until everything is hot and the noodles are coated in sauce.
  8. Serve: Serve immediately with additional green onions or sesame seeds, if desired.

Recipe Notes

Spaghetti works perfectly if you can't find lo mein noodles.
Fresh or refrigerated lo mein noodles give you the most restaurant-style texture.
Feel free to substitute or add vegetables such as snow peas, mushrooms, cabbage, bean sprouts, or bok choy.
For a spicy version, add a little sriracha or red pepper flakes to the sauce.