Description
This Quick & Sassy Honey Garlic Chicken Lo Mein is a flavorful and easy-to-make stir-fry that combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked noodles in a savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner, this dish balances sweet and savory notes with a hint of spice, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles and Chicken
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles or spaghetti
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup snap peas or snow peas
Garnish
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook the lo mein noodles or spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside to keep warm.
- Prepare the Chicken: Toss the thinly sliced chicken breasts with cornstarch until evenly coated. This helps create a light, crispy texture when cooked.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken slices and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables: In the same skillet, add minced garlic, fresh ginger, red bell pepper, shredded carrots, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together low-sodium soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using) until well combined.
- Combine All Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Add the drained noodles and pour the sauce over everything. Toss thoroughly over medium heat for 1–2 minutes to ensure the noodles and chicken are fully coated and heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer to serving plates and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for extra flavor and crunch. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can swap in broccoli, zucchini, or mushrooms as alternatives to the listed vegetables based on availability and preference.
- For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with firm tofu and use vegetarian-friendly hoisin sauce.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to your desired spice level or omit them for a milder dish.
- Make sure to toss the chicken with cornstarch evenly for the best texture.
- Using low-sodium soy sauce helps control the sodium content while maintaining rich flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
