Best 8 Chicken Lo Mein Stir Fry Recipes

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**Chicken Lo Mein Stir Fry: A Flavorful and Versatile Dish**

Chicken lo mein stir fry is a classic dish that combines the savory flavors of chicken, vegetables, and noodles in a delicious sauce. It's a popular dish in Chinese cuisine and is often served as a main course or as part of a larger meal. This article provides three different recipes for chicken lo mein stir fry, each with its own unique flavors and ingredients. The first recipe is a classic chicken lo mein stir fry that uses a traditional soy sauce-based sauce. The second recipe is a spicy chicken lo mein stir fry that adds a kick of heat with the use of chili peppers and Sriracha sauce. The third recipe is a vegetarian lo mein stir fry that is packed with colorful vegetables and a flavorful vegetarian sauce. Whether you're a fan of classic flavors or prefer something with a bit more spice, there's a chicken lo mein stir fry recipe in this article that's sure to satisfy your taste buds. So grab your wok and get ready to cook up a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN LO MEIN STIR-FRY



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This recipe is a week-day time-saver after a busy day at work. Quick, easy and tasty. Great served with rice.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces uncooked lo mein noodles or vermicelli
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
4 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon sugar
4 teaspoons sesame oil
1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and garlic; toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the hoisin sauce, water, sugar and remaining soy sauce until smooth. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture; stir-fry until no longer pink. Stir in sauce mixture and spinach., Drain noodles; add to skillet and toss to combine. Cook and stir just until spinach is wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 971mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

CHICKEN LO MEIN RECIPE BY TASTY



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There are many benefits to making your favorite Chinese takeout meal at home - and that includes chicken lo mein! For one, you can add more fresh vegetables to your chicken lo mein, or use soy sauce with less sodium for a lighter version. To make it, all you have to do is stir-fry your chicken and veggies, add cooked egg noodles, and toss it all together with a simple sauce. Top with scallions, box up the leftovers, and you'll have cheap, yummy eats for days.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb chicken breast, sliced
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
¼ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
½ cup shiitake mushroom, sliced
½ cup onion, sliced
½ cup carrot, sliced
½ cup sugar snap peas, halved
4 servings cooked egg noodles
1 tablespoon scallions, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, season the chicken with pepper, salt and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
  • In a separate medium bowl, combine the chicken broth, remaining tablespoon of sesame oil, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink inside, 3-4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and cook until fragrant.
  • Add the mushrooms, onions, carrots, and sugar snap peas. Stir fry until the vegetables are tender.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the pan and add the cooked egg noodles and reserved sauce. Cook for 3 minutes, until everything is well-coated in the sauce.
  • Serve garnished with scallions.
  • Enjoy!

STIR-FRY CHICKEN LO MEIN



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This simple, yet scrumptious chicken lo mein recipe is the perfect stir-fry meal. Follow our handy step-by-step video below for a spur-of-the-minute supper special enough to serve guests! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup julienned carrots
1/4 cup salted peanuts, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar, hoisin sauce, ginger and garlic; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 1 tablespoon oil for 5-8 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon. Stir-fry broccoli and carrots in remaining oil for 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain pasta. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in chicken and pasta; heat through. Sprinkle with peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 940mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

RESTAURANT-STYLE CHICKEN LO MEIN



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This chicken lo mein recipe is surprisingly easy to make at home, and it actually tastes a lot better than what you can get at most takeout restaurants.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Noodles and Pasta

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 oz. boneless skinless chicken thighs ((225g, cut into thin strips))
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons water
2 teaspoons oil ((plus more for cooking))
1 clove garlic ((minced))
4 cups cabbage ((shredded))
2 medium carrots ((julienned))
1 tablespoon shaoxing wine
16 oz. fresh lo mein egg noodles
1 tablespoon soy sauce
4 teaspoons dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon sugar
2 cups mung bean sprouts
2 scallions ((julienned))

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the chicken with 2 teaspoons each of cornstarch, water, and oil. In a wok over high heat, add 2 tablespoons oil, and sear the chicken for a couple minutes until browned. Remove from the wok, and set aside.
  • Add another couple tablespoons of oil to the wok, and add the garlic. After 10 seconds, add the cabbage and carrots. Stir-fry on high heat for a minute and add the wine in a circle around the perimeter of the wok.
  • Add the noodles and chicken back to the wok and mix well from the bottom up for about 30 seconds. If the noodles aren't coming apart, add about 1/4 cup water to the noodles to loosen them up a bit.
  • Then cover the wok for one minute. Remove the cover and add the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and sugar. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, and add the bean sprouts and scallions. Stir-fry for one more minute and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Sodium 502 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN LO MEIN



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This dish is easy to make, and full of flavor. The chicken is incredibly tender, and the ginger, garlic and soy sauce combine to give it its authentic taste. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.

Provided by Meesh

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 2h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
5 teaspoons white sugar, divided
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
½ cup soy sauce, divided
1 ¼ cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1 tablespoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (12 ounce) package uncooked linguine pasta
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
6 green onions, sliced diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a medium, non-reactive bowl, combine the chicken with 2 1/2 teaspoons of white sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar and 1/4 cup soy sauce. Mix this together and coat the chicken well. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • In another medium bowl, combine the chicken broth, water, sesame oil and ground black pepper with the remaining sugar, vinegar and soy sauce. In a separate small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch with some of this mixture and slowly add to the bulk of the mixture, stirring well. Set aside.
  • Cook the linguine according to package directions, drain and set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a wok or large saucepan over high heat until it starts to smoke. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes, or until browned. Transfer this and all juices to a warm plate.
  • Heat the remaining vegetable oil in the wok or pan over high heat. Add the ginger, garlic, mushrooms and green onions, and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the reserved sauce mixture and then the chicken. Simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, about 2 minutes. Add the reserved noodles and toss gently, coating everything well with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.6 calories, Carbohydrate 78.6 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1877 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

SIZZLING CHICKEN LO MEIN



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All the high school students at the school where I work love this scrumptious chicken dish. It is the most requested recipe I have. -Kris Campion, Marshall, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces uncooked linguine
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 tablespoons stir-fry sauce, divided
4 tablespoons teriyaki sauce, divided
1 package (12 ounces) frozen stir-fry vegetable blend

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil until no longer pink. Add 2 tablespoons each stir fry sauce and teriyaki sauce. Remove chicken from pan., Stir-fry vegetables and 1 tablespoon each stir-fry sauce and teriyaki sauce in the same pan for 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain linguine. Add the linguine, chicken and remaining sauces to the pan; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

STIR MEIN (STIR FRY/LO MEIN)



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Who says you need to get takeout to have Chinese food at home? This chicken stir-fry is so good you'll want to eat this all the time. The sauce is tangy and sweet with a nice nutty taste from the sesame oil. The noodles soak up all the delicious flavors. Get your chopsticks ready for this easy and yummy dinner.

Provided by Michelle Griggs

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pkg spaghetti or thin spaghetti noodles
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
veggies of your choice (we used 3 cups of frozen stir fry veggies)
SAUCE
1 c chicken broth
6 Tbsp Hoisin sauce
6 Tbsp soy sauce, low sodium
2 Tbsp Teriyaki sauce
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
2 Tbsp brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 tsp hot sauce (or a sprinkle of hot pepper flakes)
2 tsp pure sesame oil
2 tsp ginger paste
1 Tbsp corn starch
1 Tbsp cold water

Steps:

  • 1. Cut up your chicken into bite-sized pieces and add them to a wok or large frying pan. Cook all the way through.
  • 2. In a separate pot cook the noodles to al dente (just a minute short of the directions). Drain and set aside.
  • 3. In a small saucepan, add all of the ingredients for the sauce except for the corn starch and the water. Bring to a boil.
  • 4. Once it is boiling, mix the corn starch and water together. Add to the sauce stirring until it has thickened. Reduce to low and cover.
  • 5. In the Wok/frying pan add your veggies and half the sauce and cook the veggies through. Once they are no longer raw add the pasta and the rest of the sauce. Toss it all together. Once it's all warm and has had a few minutes to get all the flavors happy together, dish up and serve!!

CHICKEN LO MEIN



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Jennifer Suster of Chicago, Illinois says, "This lo mein recipe is a low-calorie eye-appealing dish that is very quick to make." With soy sauce, sherry, ginger and sesame oil, as well as red pepper and snow peas, it's as flavorful as it is colorful.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons sherry or chicken broth
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1/2 cup hot water
6 ounces uncooked linguine
1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/4 pound fresh snow peas
1 large sweet red pepper, julienned
2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 teaspoons sesame oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, ginger, soy sauce and sherry or broth until smooth. Add chicken and stir to coat; set aside. In a small bowl, dissolve bouillon granules in hot water; set aside. Cook linguine according to package directions. , In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry mushrooms, snow peas, red pepper and green onions in 1 tablespoon canola oil for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. , In the same skillet, stir-fry chicken mixture in remaining canola oil for 2-3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in dissolved bouillon. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return vegetables to skillet. , Drain linguine; add sesame oil and linguine to skillet. Toss to coat. Cook 1-2 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 515mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables and herbs will give your chicken lo mein a more flavorful and vibrant taste.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, and sesame oil will help to tenderize it and add flavor.
  • Cook the chicken in a hot wok: A hot wok will help to sear the chicken and prevent it from sticking.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: A variety of vegetables will add color, texture, and flavor to your chicken lo mein. Some good choices include broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, and snow peas.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: Overcooked vegetables will become mushy and lose their flavor.
  • Use a good quality soy sauce: A good quality soy sauce will add a rich, savory flavor to your chicken lo mein.
  • Serve immediately: Chicken lo mein is best served immediately after it is cooked. This will prevent the noodles from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

Chicken lo mein is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With a few simple tips, you can make a chicken lo mein that is as good as your favorite takeout restaurant. So next time you're in the mood for Chinese food, give this chicken lo mein recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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