Description
A quick and flavorful recipe for Honey Garlic Chicken Lo Mein that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. This dish combines tender noodles, juicy chicken, and crisp vegetables in a savory-sweet sauce with a hint of spice.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles:
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles or spaghetti
Chicken and Vegetables:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced into thin strips)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup snap peas or snow peas
- 1/4 cup green onions (sliced)
For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until cooked through and lightly golden. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Stir-fry the vegetables: Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan, then add the garlic, carrots, bell pepper, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until just tender.
- Combine everything: Return the chicken to the pan, pour in the sauce, and toss to coat. Add the cooked noodles and green onions, and stir-fry for 1–2 more minutes until everything is heated through and well coated. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu.
- Add more red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Leftovers make a great next-day lunch and reheat well in the microwave or skillet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
