Better Than Takeout Chicken Lo Mein: Quick & Flavorful
Introduction
Nothing beats a plate of warm, saucy lo mein when it comes to comfort food, but making it at home can often be easier, healthier, and even more delicious than takeout. This “Better Than Takeout Chicken Lo Mein” recipe combines tender chicken breast with crisp vegetables, a savory sauce, and perfectly cooked noodles for a dish that will satisfy cravings without the extra grease or MSG.
The recipe is fast, versatile, and allows you to control exactly what goes into your meal. With fresh ingredients like broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, sugar snap peas, garlic, and ginger, every bite bursts with flavor, texture, and color. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or impressing guests, this dish proves that homemade lo mein can truly outshine restaurant versions.
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this flavorful chicken lo mein:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1½ pounds chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
- 1 small white onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups carrots, julienned or thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup fresh sugar snap peas
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 green onions, chopped
Optional for serving: cooked lo mein noodles, soy sauce, or a drizzle of hoisin sauce for extra flavor.