Garlic Chicken Lo Mein
A bold, savory stir-fry with tender chicken, loads of garlic, and veggies tossed in rich lo mein noodles—better than takeout!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Stir-Fry
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Chinese-American
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 tablespoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
For the Vegetables:
10 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
2 cups cabbage, shredded
2 cups broccoli florets
2 carrots, shredded
4 green onions, sliced
6 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
For the Noodles & Sauce:
8 ounces buckwheat lo mein noodles
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons Szechuan garlic butter
Cooking oil (e.g., canola or vegetable oil)
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
In a bowl, combine cubed chicken with garlic powder, salt, pepper, fish sauce, and grated ginger. Mix to coat evenly.
Cook the Noodles:
Boil lo mein noodles according to package instructions, undercooking by 1–2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Sauté the Chicken:
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add seasoned chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes until browned.
In the last 2 minutes, add 1 tablespoon of Szechuan garlic butter and half of the minced garlic. Cook until fragrant.
Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables:
In the same pan, add more oil if needed.
Sauté the remaining garlic and ginger for 1 minute.
Add cabbage, broccoli, carrots, green onions, mushrooms, and celery. Stir-fry for 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp.
Combine Everything:
Return the chicken to the pan. Add noodles.
Pour in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, fish sauce, black pepper, and remaining Szechuan garlic butter.
Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until noodles are coated and fully cooked.
Serve:
Remove from heat and serve immediately. Garnish with additional green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Use low-sodium soy sauce for better salt control.
Szechuan garlic butter can be homemade or store-bought—adds bold flavor!
Substitute buckwheat noodles with rice noodles or regular lo mein if needed.
To make it spicier, add chili oil or crushed red pepper flakes.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/garlic-chicken-lo-mein/
