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    Easy Chicken Lo Mein Recipe

    Published: Jul 1, 2017 · Modified: Oct 22, 2022 by Anna 13 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Easy Chicken Lo Mein - quick and easy homemade chicken, vegetables and noodles dish with teriyaki sauce. Much better than take-out.

    This dish is so quick and easy, just like my Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry or the Shrimp Fried Rice.

    Easy Lo Mein Chicken in a skillet.
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    • Easy Chicken Lo Mein

    Why This Recipe Works

    My favorite simple teriyaki sauce has made an appearance in other Asian takeout fakeout dishes I shared on my blog. It is the star of the popular Quick Teriyaki Chicken. It's so simple, I often make it the day before along with cooked chicken and when it's dinner time, everything just gets mixed with veggies in a pan and served. Talk about quick and easy!

    If you are looking for a new dish to add to your weekly rotation, this Easy Chicken Lo Mein is perfect. Quick, easy and packed with flavor. Just like my Easy Chicken Yakisoba. So much flavor!

    We are all about quick and simple dinners in our house, especially during summer when there is just so much to do and see. I don't want to stand by the stove. Just a few fresh ingredients and I can have a flavor-packed dish on the table under 20 minutes and know that there will be no leftovers. Although I have to say, the leftovers from this Lo Mein are crazy good too! Make it for dinner tonight and keep some for lunch tomorrow. Done and done!

    Ingredients:

    • lo mein noodles or spaghetti noodles
    • my Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
    • chicken (breast or thighs)
    • fresh veggies
    Side shot of chicken lo mein in deep skillet with some noodles pulled out with tongs.

    Instructions:

    • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds and cornstarch. Set aside.
    • In a large skillet, heat up olive oil. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink. Add carrots, peppers and mushrooms. Cook until peppers are tender. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until spinach is wilted. Add cooked noodles to the skillet. Stir. Add sauce and cook, stirring often, until everything is heated up.
    • Serve garnished with chopped green onions or toasted sesame seeds.

    Variations:

    • If you don't have fresh ginger on hand, feel free to use ground ginger.
    • Of all the vegetables you can use in this dish, I would say definitely go with mushrooms and peppers. They add serious flavor.
    • If you are not a fan of spinach (or know that your family won't like it), skip it and maybe use snow peas.
    • It is recommended to use lo mein egg noodles in this dish but if you can't find them - simply use spaghetti noodles. They will work just fine!
    • You can use any meat you like (beef, pork, chicken or shrimp) or keep it simple with veggies. Use any blend you like: carrots, cabbage, snow peas, edamame beans, peppers, mushrooms, spinach.
    • This Chicken Lo Mein is so versatile, you can make a new version every week! Make it when the craving for Chinese take-out hits as you may already have the ingredients on hand. Quick and simple!
    Overhead shot of chicken lo mein on white plate with more dish in the pan on the side.

    More Asian recipes:

    • Stir fry in a pan.
      Easy Chicken Stir Fry
    • Firecracker chicken on rice in a bowl.
      Firecracker Chicken
    • Ginger soy chicken on rice with broccoli on a plate.
      Ginger Soy Chicken
    • Sweet and sour chicken on rice in bowl.
      Sweet and Sour Chicken

    If you like this recipe and make it, let me know in the comments below! Don't forget to rate it if you enjoyed it!

    Chicken, veggies and noodles in a skillet.

    Easy Chicken Lo Mein

    Author: Anna
    Quick and easy homemade chicken, vegetables and noodles dish with teriyaki sauce. Much better than take-out.
    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 485 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 6 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti noodles , cooked according to package directions
    • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs , cut into bite size pieces
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 cup sliced white mushrooms
    • 1 medium carrot , cut into thin sticks
    • 1 small red bell pepper , chop or julienne
    • 2 cups fresh spinach

    for the sauce:

    • ¼ cup brown sugar ( or honey)
    • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
    • 2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
    • 1.5 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds , optional
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil , optional
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

    Instructions
     

    • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds and cornstarch. Set aside.
    • In a large skillet, heat up olive oil. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink. Add carrots, peppers and mushrooms. Cook until peppers are tender. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until spinach is wilted. Add cooked noodles to the skillet. Stir. Add sauce and cook, stirring often, until everything is heated up.
    • Serve garnished with chopped green onions or toasted sesame seeds.

    Notes

    If you don't have fresh ginger on hand, feel free to use ground ginger. Of all the vegetables you can use in this dish, I would say definitely go with mushrooms and peppers. They add serious flavor. If you are not a fan of spinach (or know that your family won't like it), skip it and maybe use snow peas. It is recommended to use lo mein egg noodles in this dish but if you can't find them - simply use spaghetti noodles. They will work just fine! 
    You can use any meat you like (beef, pork, chicken or shrimp) or keep it simple with veggies. Use any blend you like: carrots, cabbage, snow peas, edamame beans, peppers, mushrooms, spinach.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1563mg | Potassium: 976mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 4935IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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    1. Jacquelyn Hastert says

      March 07, 2019 at 1:27 pm

      5 stars
      No need to order take-out when I can make this at home. Looks like a quick, easy, and delicious dish that everyone will enjoy.

      Reply
    2. Jocelyn says

      March 07, 2019 at 11:37 am

      5 stars
      This is my husband's favorite take out meal, so I can't wait to make it at home for him.

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 07, 2019 at 12:22 pm

        Thanks, Jocelyn!

        Reply
    3. Taylor says

      March 06, 2019 at 1:25 pm

      5 stars
      Definitely adding this to my menu next week! Looks incredible!

      Reply
    4. Jade Manning says

      March 06, 2019 at 6:10 am

      5 stars
      nothing is better than your own homemade takeout!

      Reply
    5. Melanie Bauer says

      March 05, 2019 at 10:12 pm

      5 stars
      That looks so good! I love quick and easy recipes like this, gotta make this soon!

      Reply
    6. Steph says

      March 05, 2019 at 5:51 pm

      5 stars
      I always order lo mein at restaurants whenever I can. Can't wait to try this recipe!

      Reply
    7. Jennifer says

      March 05, 2019 at 4:15 pm

      5 stars
      I make this at least a couple times a month!! My family loves it and it's so simple to make!

      Reply
    8. Jamie says

      March 05, 2019 at 3:51 pm

      This was a hit with my whole family! Definitely going in the regular rotation.

      Reply
    9. Kellie H. says

      March 05, 2019 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      Love how easy this is and the kids love it!

      Reply
    10. Jen says

      March 05, 2019 at 11:49 am

      5 stars
      We pretty much love this dinner! So quick and easy and offers so much flavor. Thank you.

      Reply
    11. Diane says

      March 05, 2019 at 9:08 am

      5 stars
      I agree! As this sits it tastes even better the next day after everything infuses. Thank you for this recipe!

      Reply
    12. Natalie says

      March 05, 2019 at 12:37 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is on our menu every week! It's so easy and so delicious! My whole family loves it. Thank you for sharing it!

      Reply

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