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Easy Weeknight Lo Mein

This Easy Weeknight Lo Mein recipe is better than takeout! All you need is 25 minutes and some staple ingredients to make it.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 468kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb spaghetti or lo mein egg noodles
  • 1 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 1 lb chicken breasts diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup carrot matchsticks or 1 carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 red pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. If using lo mein noodles, cook for 2 minutes until softened then drain and set aside. If using spaghetti, cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente then drain and set aside.
  • Mix sauce ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large pan or wok. Add chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper and cooking for 5 minutes until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add a bit more oil, then add veggies, sauteing for 5 minutes until softened. Add chicken back to pan along with sauce. Cook for 2 minutes until thickened, then add cooked noodles, tossing gently to coat.
  • Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, then serve and enjoy!

Notes

NOTE: Nutritional info is calculated using spaghetti, not egg noodles.
Try out different protein options like shrimp, beef, tofu or edamame.
Double the sauce ingredients and marinate the chicken in half of the sauce before cooking.
Swap out the lo mein noodles for spaghetti, fettucine or linguine.
Store the leftovers in the fridge for 5 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Freeze this recipe for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge then reheat as normal.

Nutrition

Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 789mg | Potassium: 874mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4025IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg