Chicken Lo Mein
Toss tender noodles with chicken, cabbage, carrots, and a savory soy-oyster sauce for a colorful home-style chicken lo mein.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4

Lo mein noodles are boiled before they are tossed with the cooked ingredients, giving them a soft, springy texture. Fresh or dried Chinese egg noodles both work; follow their package directions rather than one fixed boiling time. Thinly sliced vegetables cook quickly and mix easily into the noodles. Use a broad skillet and tongs for the final toss.
Chicken Lo Mein
Serves 4 · Prep 20 min · Cook 20 min · Total 40 min
Ingredients
Step-by-step instructions
- Boil noodles according to package directions until just tender. Drain well. Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and water in a small bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring, until it reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer to a plate.
- Add remaining vegetable oil, cabbage, carrot, and scallions. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until tender-crisp. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Return chicken, add drained noodles and sauce, and toss for 2 to 3 minutes until everything is hot and evenly coated. Serve immediately.
A few kitchen notes
- Drain noodles thoroughly so extra water does not dilute the sauce.
Ingredient substitutions
- Use spaghetti if egg noodles are unavailable, following its package directions.
Storage & reheating
Refrigerate within 2 hours for 3 days. Reheat to 165°F (74°C) with a small splash of water.
What to serve with it
Serve with steamed edamame or a fresh cucumber salad.
Comments & kitchen questions
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Questions from the kitchen
Can I make Chicken Lo Mein ahead?
Refrigerate within 2 hours for 3 days. Reheat to 165°F (74°C) with a small splash of water.
What if I can’t find an ingredient?
Use spaghetti if egg noodles are unavailable, following its package directions.
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