Chicken Lo Mein – Budget Friendly
Chicken Lo Mein – Budget Friendly is a delightful and affordable dish that brings the vibrant flavors of a Shanghai street market to your home. Featuring tender chicken, colorful mixed vegetables, and perfectly cooked lo mein noodles enveloped in a savory soy sauce, this recipe is quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, you can easily customize it to suit your preferences while staying budget-conscious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz lo mein noodles
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, snap peas)
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare by cutting chicken and mincing garlic.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Stir-fry chicken pieces until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic and mixed vegetables; stir-fry until vibrant and tender (3-4 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch mixture until smooth. Pour into the pan.
- Cook lo mein noodles according to package instructions; drain without rinsing.
- Combine drained noodles with the chicken mixture in the pan; toss until well coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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