Description
A quick and flavorful Garlic Chicken Lo Mein Stir Fry recipe featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and savory noodles coated in a rich garlic sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp garlic, minced
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1½ lbs chicken breast, diced small
- 1 zucchini, diced small
- 1 yellow squash, diced small
- ½ large red bell pepper, diced small
- 1 cup small chopped broccoli
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- ½ package lo mein noodles
- For the sauce:
- 1 Tbsp rice wine mirin or dry sherry
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- ½ tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp chili garlic paste or Sriracha sauce
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 Tbsp water
- ½ tsp garlic salt
Instructions
- Cook the lo mein noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Sauté garlic and ginger for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper. Cook until they begin to soften.
- Add broccoli and sugar snap peas.
- Return cooked noodles to the pan. Pour the sauce over everything.
- Toss to coat all ingredients. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until broccoli and peas are crisp-tender.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For variations, use shrimp, tofu, or thinly sliced beef instead of chicken.
- Add extra chili garlic paste for more spice.
- Add mushrooms, baby corn, or shredded cabbage for more crunch and color.
- If avoiding fish sauce, skip it and add more soy sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Reheat in a skillet or microwave, adding a splash of water or extra sauce if dry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Stir Fry
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 450-550 kcal (estimate)
- Sugar: Approximately 10-15g (estimate)
- Sodium: Approximately 800-1200mg (estimate)
- Fat: Approximately 15-25g (estimate)
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 3-5g (estimate)
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 10-18g (estimate)
- Trans Fat: 0g (estimate)
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40-50g (estimate)
- Fiber: Approximately 4-6g (estimate)
- Protein: Approximately 30-40g (estimate)
- Cholesterol: Approximately 90-120mg (estimate)