Description
This Easy 15-Minute LO MEIN is your ultimate solution for a delicious and incredibly fast weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dried lo mein noodles
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (plus more for stir-frying)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs (thinly sliced or substitute with thinly sliced beef, pork, shrimp, or firm tofu)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup carrots (sliced)
- 1/2 cup bell pepper (sliced, any color)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons water or chicken broth
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the dried lo mein noodles and cook according to package directions, usually about 3–5 minutes. Drain the noodles well and toss them with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and 2 tablespoons of water or chicken broth. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced chicken (or your chosen protein) and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until browned and mostly cooked through. Remove the protein from the wok and set aside.
- Add another teaspoon of oil to the hot wok if needed. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
- Add the broccoli florets, sliced carrots, and sliced bell pepper to the wok. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Return the cooked protein to the wok with the vegetables. Add the drained lo mein noodles. Pour the prepared sauce over everything.
- Toss everything together gently to coat the noodles, protein, and vegetables evenly with the sauce. Stir-fry for another 1–2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the noodles.
Notes
- This recipe is quick and perfect for busy weeknights.
- You can customize the protein and vegetables based on your preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lo Mein, Quick Meal, Easy Recipe, Weeknight Dinner