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Best Garlic Chicken Lo Mein Recipe (Easy, Step-by-Step)

Make Garlic Chicken Lo Mein with pantry staples, clear cues, and flexible swaps.
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 12 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce for marinating chicken
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch for coating chicken
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cup carrots julienned
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • --- Sauce ---
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha optional, for heat

Instructions

  • Cook noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
  • In a bowl, toss chicken slices with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and cornstarch. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add garlic, bell pepper, carrots, and broccoli. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Return chicken to the skillet, add cooked noodles, and pour sauce over the top. Toss everything together until well coated and heated through.
  • Top with sliced green onions and serve hot.