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Simple Lunch Chicken Lo Mein Recipe

With just 20 minutes to prepare, this go-to recipe will make your stir-fried noodles shine! You’ll love this dish so much that you’ll forget all about ordering takeout.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast cubed
  • 8 ounces lo mein noodles or spaghetti or linguine
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 medium carrot sliced thin or in matchsticks
  • 1 stalk celery sliced thin

Lo Mein Sauce

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine or sherry
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Serving - optional

  • green onion minced
  • sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Prepare the noodles according to the package directions. Meanwhile, make the chicken and vegetables.
  • In a medium bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar and cooking wine. Reserve.
  • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil followed by the cubed chicken.
  • Saute for 1 minute per side until lightly golden and no longer pink.
  • Add the minced garlic, ginger and carrots. Stir fry for about 4 minutes until tender.
  • Add the snow peas and stir fry for 2 more minutes.
  • Drain the noodles and add them to the chicken/vegetable mixture.
  • Add the lo mein sauce and toss to coat evenly. Serve hot and enjoy!