Enjoy the savory and satisfying flavors of Tasty Chicken or Shrimp Lo Mein! This globally-inspired dish features tender chicken or succulent shrimp stir-fried with vegetables and tossed in a flavorful sauce. With chewy noodles and a customizable recipe, this comforting meal is perfect for any occasion.
Course Fish and Shellfish, Poultry
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Author N. Jay Sorensen, MBA RDN
Ingredients
1lb.bonelessskinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
8oz.lo mein noodles
1red bell pepperthinly sliced
1yellow onionthinly sliced
1cupsnow peas
3garlic clovesminced
2tbsp.vegetable oil
2tbsp.soy sauce
2tbsp.oyster sauce
1tbsp.chili paste
1tsp.sugar
Salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
Cook the lo mein noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili paste, and sugar. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add the garlic, bell pepper, onion, and snow peas. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
Return the chicken to the pan and add the sauce mixture. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
Add the cooked lo mein noodles to the pan and toss everything together until the noodles are coated in the sauce and heated through.
Serve the spicy chicken lo mein hot, garnished with sliced green onions or cilantro, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Note: You can substitute the chicken with shrimp or a combination of chicken and shrimp for a seafood twist on this recipe. Simply cook the shrimp in the same way as the chicken and add it to the pan when you return the chicken to the pan in step 5.