Ingredients
Chicken
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Noodles
- Lo Mein noodles (fresh or dried) – 8 ounces
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
Sauce & Seasoning
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Prepare the chicken breasts by slicing them into thin strips for even cooking.
- Cook Noodles: Cook the lo mein noodles according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 3-5 minutes for fresh or 7-9 minutes for dried noodles. Drain thoroughly and set aside to prevent sticking.
- Cook Chicken: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add a little oil if needed and sauté the chicken strips until golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the sliced red and yellow bell peppers, carrots, and chopped green onions. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender yet retain some crunch.
- Combine and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Add the cooked lo mein noodles, low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic. Toss everything together over medium heat until well combined and heated through, about 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve hot immediately, garnished with extra green onions or sesame seeds if desired. Offer additional soy sauce on the side for added flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Fresh lo mein noodles give the best texture, but dried noodles work well in a pinch.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like broccoli, snap peas, or mushrooms.
- To make it gluten-free, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
