Best 10 Family Favorite Chicken Lo Mein Recipes

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Experience the delightful flavors of homemade chicken lo mein, a beloved classic that brings families together at mealtime. With its vibrant ingredients, tantalizing aromas, and easy-to-follow instructions, this dish promises a culinary adventure that will satisfy every palate. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your kitchen journey, our comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps of creating this family favorite, ensuring a delicious and memorable dining experience.

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CHICKEN LO MEIN



Chicken Lo Mein image

Stir up this version of a Chicken Lo Mein with chicken, crunchy peppers and a creamy smooth peanut sauce. This easy recipe is our version of a Chinese menu favorite.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Healthy Living Dinner Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings, about 1-1/3 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb. spaghetti, uncooked
1/4 cup KRAFT Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen bell pepper and onion strips, thawed, drained
1/2 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup lite soy sauce
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp. chopped PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken and garlic; stir-fry 5 min. or until chicken is no longer pink. Add vegetables, broth and peanut butter; stir-fry 3 to 4 min. or until chicken is done.
  • Drain spaghetti; return to pan. Add chicken mixture and soy sauce; mix lightly.
  • Spoon onto platter; top with cilantro and nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 420 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 19 g

FAMILY FAVORITE CHICKEN LO MEIN



Family Favorite Chicken Lo Mein image

This is a basic, yet interchangeable, meal-in-one! Tender bite-sized pieces of chicken tossed with angel hair pasta in a mouthwatering soy/garlic sauce! Tweak this recipe to make it your family favorite! Serve with Padang sauce on the side for those who like it SPICY! Sprinkle chopped peanuts and sliced green onion over all just before serving if you care to garnish!

Provided by Ginny Maziarka

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 cups shredded carrots
2 cups sliced celery
6 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons Chinese black bean and garlic sauce
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add chicken breast. Cook and stir chicken until no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes; set aside.
  • In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of peanut oil over medium-high heat and mix in carrots, celery, and green onion. Cook and stir until tender yet still crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Mix in Chinese black bean and garlic sauce; cook and stir for another minute. In a separate bowl, mix chicken broth, soy sauce, and cornstarch; add sesame oil. Pour mixture over vegetables and simmer until thickened. Toss in drained pasta, stirring until well-coated and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.8 calories, Carbohydrate 78.1 g, Cholesterol 71.9 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 40.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 969.2 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

CHICKEN LO MEIN



Chicken Lo Mein image

Jennifer Suster of Chicago, Illinois says, "This lo mein recipe is a low-calorie eye-appealing dish that is very quick to make." With soy sauce, sherry, ginger and sesame oil, as well as red pepper and snow peas, it's as flavorful as it is colorful.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons sherry or chicken broth
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1/2 cup hot water
6 ounces uncooked linguine
1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/4 pound fresh snow peas
1 large sweet red pepper, julienned
2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 teaspoons sesame oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, ginger, soy sauce and sherry or broth until smooth. Add chicken and stir to coat; set aside. In a small bowl, dissolve bouillon granules in hot water; set aside. Cook linguine according to package directions. , In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry mushrooms, snow peas, red pepper and green onions in 1 tablespoon canola oil for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. , In the same skillet, stir-fry chicken mixture in remaining canola oil for 2-3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in dissolved bouillon. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return vegetables to skillet. , Drain linguine; add sesame oil and linguine to skillet. Toss to coat. Cook 1-2 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 515mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN LO MEIN RECIPE BY TASTY



Chicken Lo Mein Recipe by Tasty image

There are many benefits to making your favorite Chinese takeout meal at home - and that includes chicken lo mein! For one, you can add more fresh vegetables to your chicken lo mein, or use soy sauce with less sodium for a lighter version. To make it, all you have to do is stir-fry your chicken and veggies, add cooked egg noodles, and toss it all together with a simple sauce. Top with scallions, box up the leftovers, and you'll have cheap, yummy eats for days.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb chicken breast, sliced
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
¼ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
½ cup shiitake mushroom, sliced
½ cup onion, sliced
½ cup carrot, sliced
½ cup sugar snap peas, halved
4 servings cooked egg noodles
1 tablespoon scallions, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, season the chicken with pepper, salt and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
  • In a separate medium bowl, combine the chicken broth, remaining tablespoon of sesame oil, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink inside, 3-4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and cook until fragrant.
  • Add the mushrooms, onions, carrots, and sugar snap peas. Stir fry until the vegetables are tender.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the pan and add the cooked egg noodles and reserved sauce. Cook for 3 minutes, until everything is well-coated in the sauce.
  • Serve garnished with scallions.
  • Enjoy!

RESTAURANT-STYLE CHICKEN LO MEIN



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This chicken lo mein recipe is surprisingly easy to make at home, and it actually tastes a lot better than what you can get at most takeout restaurants.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Noodles and Pasta

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 oz. boneless skinless chicken thighs ((225g, cut into thin strips))
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons water
2 teaspoons oil ((plus more for cooking))
1 clove garlic ((minced))
4 cups cabbage ((shredded))
2 medium carrots ((julienned))
1 tablespoon shaoxing wine
16 oz. fresh lo mein egg noodles
1 tablespoon soy sauce
4 teaspoons dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon sugar
2 cups mung bean sprouts
2 scallions ((julienned))

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the chicken with 2 teaspoons each of cornstarch, water, and oil. In a wok over high heat, add 2 tablespoons oil, and sear the chicken for a couple minutes until browned. Remove from the wok, and set aside.
  • Add another couple tablespoons of oil to the wok, and add the garlic. After 10 seconds, add the cabbage and carrots. Stir-fry on high heat for a minute and add the wine in a circle around the perimeter of the wok.
  • Add the noodles and chicken back to the wok and mix well from the bottom up for about 30 seconds. If the noodles aren't coming apart, add about 1/4 cup water to the noodles to loosen them up a bit.
  • Then cover the wok for one minute. Remove the cover and add the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and sugar. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, and add the bean sprouts and scallions. Stir-fry for one more minute and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Sodium 502 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FAMILY FAVORITE CHICKEN LO MEIN



Family Favorite Chicken Lo Mein image

This is a basic, yet interchangeable, meal-in-one! Tender bite-sized pieces of chicken tossed with angel hair pasta in a mouthwatering soy/garlic sauce! Tweak this recipe to make it your family favorite! Serve with Padang sauce on the side for those who like it SPICY! Sprinkle chopped peanuts and sliced green onion over all just before serving if you care to garnish!

Provided by Ginny Maziarka

Categories     Asian Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 cups shredded carrots
2 cups sliced celery
6 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons Chinese black bean and garlic sauce
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add chicken breast. Cook and stir chicken until no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes; set aside.
  • In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of peanut oil over medium-high heat and mix in carrots, celery, and green onion. Cook and stir until tender yet still crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Mix in Chinese black bean and garlic sauce; cook and stir for another minute. In a separate bowl, mix chicken broth, soy sauce, and cornstarch; add sesame oil. Pour mixture over vegetables and simmer until thickened. Toss in drained pasta, stirring until well-coated and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.8 calories, Carbohydrate 78.1 g, Cholesterol 71.9 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 40.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 969.2 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

FAMILY FAVORITE CHICKEN LO MEIN



Family Favorite Chicken Lo Mein image

This is a basic, yet interchangeable, meal-in-one! Tender bite-sized pieces of chicken tossed with angel hair pasta in a mouthwatering soy/garlic sauce! Tweak this recipe to make it your family favorite! Serve with Padang sauce on the side for those who like it SPICY! Sprinkle chopped peanuts and sliced green onion over all just before serving if you care to garnish!

Provided by Ginny Maziarka

Categories     Asian Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 cups shredded carrots
2 cups sliced celery
6 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons Chinese black bean and garlic sauce
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add chicken breast. Cook and stir chicken until no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes; set aside.
  • In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of peanut oil over medium-high heat and mix in carrots, celery, and green onion. Cook and stir until tender yet still crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Mix in Chinese black bean and garlic sauce; cook and stir for another minute. In a separate bowl, mix chicken broth, soy sauce, and cornstarch; add sesame oil. Pour mixture over vegetables and simmer until thickened. Toss in drained pasta, stirring until well-coated and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.8 calories, Carbohydrate 78.1 g, Cholesterol 71.9 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 40.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 969.2 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

FAMILY FAVORITE CHICKEN LO MEIN



Family Favorite Chicken Lo Mein image

This is a basic, yet interchangeable, meal-in-one! Tender bite-sized pieces of chicken tossed with angel hair pasta in a mouthwatering soy/garlic sauce! Tweak this recipe to make it your family favorite! Serve with Padang sauce on the side for those who like it SPICY! Sprinkle chopped peanuts and sliced green onion over all just before serving if you care to garnish!

Provided by Ginny Maziarka

Categories     Asian Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 cups shredded carrots
2 cups sliced celery
6 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons Chinese black bean and garlic sauce
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add chicken breast. Cook and stir chicken until no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes; set aside.
  • In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of peanut oil over medium-high heat and mix in carrots, celery, and green onion. Cook and stir until tender yet still crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Mix in Chinese black bean and garlic sauce; cook and stir for another minute. In a separate bowl, mix chicken broth, soy sauce, and cornstarch; add sesame oil. Pour mixture over vegetables and simmer until thickened. Toss in drained pasta, stirring until well-coated and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.8 calories, Carbohydrate 78.1 g, Cholesterol 71.9 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 40.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 969.2 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

FAMILY FAVORITE CHICKEN LO MEIN



Family Favorite Chicken Lo Mein image

This is a basic, yet interchangeable, meal-in-one! Tender bite-sized pieces of chicken tossed with angel hair pasta in a mouthwatering soy/garlic sauce! Tweak this recipe to make it your family favorite! Serve with Padang sauce on the side for those who like it SPICY! Sprinkle chopped peanuts and sliced green onion over all just before serving if you care to garnish!

Provided by Ginny Maziarka

Categories     Asian Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 cups shredded carrots
2 cups sliced celery
6 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons Chinese black bean and garlic sauce
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add chicken breast. Cook and stir chicken until no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes; set aside.
  • In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of peanut oil over medium-high heat and mix in carrots, celery, and green onion. Cook and stir until tender yet still crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Mix in Chinese black bean and garlic sauce; cook and stir for another minute. In a separate bowl, mix chicken broth, soy sauce, and cornstarch; add sesame oil. Pour mixture over vegetables and simmer until thickened. Toss in drained pasta, stirring until well-coated and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.8 calories, Carbohydrate 78.1 g, Cholesterol 71.9 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 40.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 969.2 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

QUICK CHICKEN LO MEIN



Quick Chicken Lo Mein image

I can throw this chicken lo mein together on a weeknight when my kids are doing their homework. It uses frozen veggies, which I always have on hand, so I don't need to run to the grocery store for ingredients. -Natasha Kennedy, Orlando, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces uncoooked linguine
8 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
2/3 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons oyster sauce
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 teaspoons chili sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons water
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
2 cups cubed rotisserie chicken
Chopped green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cook garlic in 1 teaspoon oil for 1 minute. Whisk in stock, soy sauce, sugar, oyster sauce, lime juice and chili sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 1 minute., In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry vegetables in remaining oil for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in chicken and sauce; heat through. Drain linguine; toss with chicken mixture. Top with green onions, if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will give your lo mein the best flavor.
  • Cook the noodles properly: Be sure to cook the noodles according to the package directions. Overcooked noodles will be mushy, while undercooked noodles will be hard.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the lo mein, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the noodles from cooking evenly.
  • Use a well-seasoned wok: A well-seasoned wok will help to prevent the noodles from sticking.
  • Add the sauce gradually: Add the sauce to the lo mein gradually, stirring constantly. This will help to prevent the sauce from becoming too thick or too thin.
  • Serve immediately: Lo mein is best served immediately after it is cooked. This will prevent the noodles from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

Chicken lo mein is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With a few simple tips, you can make lo mein that is just as good as your favorite takeout. So next time you're craving Chinese food, give this chicken lo mein recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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