Easy Chicken Lo Mein is a quick and versatile dish starring juicy chicken, crisp veggies, and perfectly saucy noodles. This takeout-inspired Lo Mein noodle stir fry comes together in just 25 minutes and can be customized with any vegetables you have in your fridge. Whether you’re a fan of classic Chinese flavors or just need a fast and flavorful meal, this recipe delivers on all fronts.
And if you’re in the mood for beef instead, check out my Beef Lo Mein for another delicious twist on this classic dish!
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When it comes to Chinese takeout, everyone has their go-to order. If you’re following along over on Instagram, you’ll know that I have a serious obsession with stir-fried Lo Mein noodles and steamed dumplings. This dynamic duo satisfies my cravings every time, and my top spot to indulge is Din Tai Fung (DTF), a popular eatery with international locations that has amassed a cult-like following for their fresh dim sum.
But, if you’re like me, the idea of standing in line for hours at DTF isn’t exactly appealing. But don’t worry—I’ve got you covered. I’ve recreated their chicken stir-fried noodles and I’m sharing all of my tips and tricks so you can make the best takeout-style chicken lo mein at home. We’re talking tender, juicy chicken, vibrant spinach and perfectly chewy noodles, all bathed in a garlicky soy sauce that’s big on flavor.
This dish has quickly become a weeknight favorite in our house, even surpassing my husband’s love for beef and broccoli. It’s simple, straightforward, and seriously fresh.
With a super-short ingredient list, and an even faster method of preparation, this Easy Chicken Lo Mein is guaranteed to become a staple on your busy weeknight menu. Here’s what you’ll need:
FOR THE SAUCE:
- Low-sodium soy sauce: Adds that umami-rich, savory flavor. Opt for low sodium to prevent your dish from becoming too salty.
- Hoisin sauce: Made from soybeans, garlic, vinegar and various spices, hoisin sauce brings a robust, sweet and savory element to the dish.
- Sesame oil: A little goes a long way with this nutty, aromatic ingredient that adds an unmistakable Asian flair to your dish. Opt for toasted sesame oil if you prefer a more robust and nutty flavor.
FOR THE LO MEIN:
- Lo mein noodles: These are Chinese egg noodles, thick and chewy, perfect for absorbing the delicious sauce. If you can’t find lo mein noodles, feel free to substitute with spaghetti or linguine – it’s all about making it work in your kitchen.
- Olive oil: Used for stir-frying, olive oil adds a subtle fruity flavor and ensures that your ingredients don’t stick to the pan.
- Sesame oil: This additional bit of sesame oil during the stir-frying process enhances the overall sesame flavor in the dish without being overpowering.
- Minced garlic: Infuses the dish with a rich, savory flavor. Make sure to mince it finely for even distribution.
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: Chicken breasts, when cut into thin strips, cook quickly and absorb the flavors of the sauce beautifully.
- Shredded carrots: They add a satisfying crunch and a touch of natural sweetness.
- Snow peas: These provide a crisp, fresh texture and a slightly sweet flavor.
- Spinach: Packed with nutrients, spinach wilts quickly and adds a mild, earthy flavor.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Here’s how easy it is to whip up my version of their chicken stir-fried noodles:
- Make the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Cook the noodles. Boil the lo mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the chicken. In a large nonstick sauté pan set over medium heat, add the olive oil and sesame oil. Once hot, add the garlic and chicken and cook, stirring constantly, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- Stir-fry the carrots and snow peas. Add the carrots and snow peas to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, until the veggies are tender yet still crisp.
- Bring it all together. Add the spinach, cooked noodles, chicken and prepared sauce to the pan and cook, stirring, until combined and the spinach is wilted. Serve immediately.
One of the best things about Lo Mein is that it’s totally customizable. So consider this recipe more of a template, using your favorite veggies and protein to suit your taste.
- Swap the chicken for your protein of choice. Shrimp, beef or even tofu would be delicious.
- Experiment with different veggies like broccoli, bell peppers or water chestnuts.
- Adjust the spice level by adding a dash of chili flakes or a drizzle of sriracha if you like a bit of heat.
- Make Beef Lo Mein!
- Before you start cooking, have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go. Stir-frying happens fast, and you don’t want to be caught chopping while the garlic is sizzling!
- No wok? No problem!: A wok is ideal, but if you don’t have one, a large skillet will work. The key is having a wide surface area to ensure even cooking.
- Don’t crowd the pan. When stir-frying the chicken, give it some space. Overcrowding the pan can lead to uneven cooking, and we want those chicken strips to be perfectly juicy and flavorful.
- Minced garlic burns quickly, so keep an eye on it. Add it to the hot oil just until it becomes fragrant, which takes about 30 seconds.
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Leftover chicken lo mein can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Use a freezer-safe container, and try to remove as much air as possible to prevent freezer burn. I recommend thawing in the refrigerator overnight before reheating to help maintain the texture of the noodles.
Common Questions
The main difference lies in the noodles. Lo mein uses soft, boiled noodles, while Chow Mein involves crispier noodles that are often fried.
Common vegetables for chicken lo mein include carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, bell peppers, snow peas and spinach. However, feel free to customize based on your preferences and what you have stashed in your fridge!
Yes, you can make it ahead of time but I recommend storing the noodles and sauce separately in airtight containers in the fridge. When reheating, combine them just before serving to maintain the best texture and flavor. Additionally, store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a few days.
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Ingredients
For the sauce:
- 3 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 3 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the lo mein:
- 8 ounces uncooked lo mein noodles (See Kelly’s Note)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup snow peas
- 3 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
Make the sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce and sesame oil. Set the sauce aside.
Make the lo mein:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the lo mein noodles and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large nonstick sauté pan set over medium heat, add the olive oil and sesame oil. Once hot, add the garlic and chicken and cook, stirring constantly, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- Add the carrots and snow peas to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, until the vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes. Add the spinach, cooked noodles, chicken and prepared sauce to the pan and cook, stirring, until combined and the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
Kelly’s Notes
- You can find lo mein noodles in the Asian foods section of most major supermarkets. If you can’t find lo mein, you can substitute linguine or spaghetti.
- Before you start cooking, have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go. Stir-frying happens fast, and you don’t want to be caught chopping while the garlic is sizzling!
- A wok is ideal, but if you don’t have one, a large skillet will work. The key is having a wide surface area to ensure even cooking.
- When stir-frying the chicken, give it some space. Overcrowding the pan can lead to uneven cooking, and we want those chicken strips to be perfectly juicy and flavorful.
- Minced garlic burns quickly, so keep an eye on it. Add it to the hot oil just until it becomes fragrant, which takes about 30 seconds.
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Made this for the first time and we all liked it. I did have to make a few substitutions to use what we had on hand…no hoisin sauce, no peas. Used more soy sauce, a bit of peanut butter and sesame oil for the hoisin sauce. Added chopped red pepper and mushrooms in place of peas. Used frozen spinach rather than fresh as that’s what we had! Very adaptable:-) I would make it again.
So glad you enjoyed it, Kat!
Was very tasty will definitely have it again Thankyou
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Lee!
Love this recipe! We make almost weekly. The sauce is so simple yet so delicious.
I’m so happy to hear that you enjoy the recipe, Cassie and that it’s a weekly hit!
Delicious and so easy! My family loved it
I’m so glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed the recipe, Rose!
so good! my husband said it was better than our local takeout spot!
I’m so happy to hear that you both enjoy the recipe, Carla!!
This is a FANTASTIC recipe! I made this according to the recipe except I used rotisserie chicken, added about a teaspoon of minced ginger along with the garlic, shredded carrot & frozen peas (I didn’t have snow peas or spinach). Will definitely make again, thank you!
I’m so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the recipe, Hallie!
I crave noodles and have been looking for a good easy recipe to use over my noodles but I usually have already cooked chicken or right now an insane amount of pulled pork to use up in dishes or freeze. I’ll keep you posted.
Pulled pork would be delicious, Nancy! Enjoy!
Plain sesame oil or toasted sesame oil? It doesn’t say toasted, but since plain sesame oil doesn’t have much taste it seems strange to bother specifying it versus any generic oil.
Hi Jim! Use whichever you prefer :)
It would have been tastier if there was less soy sauce. But other than that, my son liked it!
Feel free to reduce the amount of soy sauce next time, Cindy. I’m glad your son enjoyed the recipe :)
DELICIOUS!! My entire family loved this dish and I’m already making it again! Thank you so much for such a tasty meal!!
You are so welcome, Erin! I’m thrilled your family enjoyed the recipe!
Delicious! Added to my favourite list!
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Andrea!
Thank you for sharing your recipes. Looks delicious.
You are so welcome, Cj! I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying Just a Taste!
We put this sauce on everything! It’s great in stir-fry, atop fish and over tofu. Sooooo good!!
I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, LC!
I did not have any low sodium soy sauce so I used regular soy sauce and substituted 1 tablespoon with a tablespoon of water. Very salty even though I put less soy sauce in. Now I know next time to buy the low sodium for this recipe.
I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe, Anne, despite it being too salty.
Hi Kelly – would rice noodles also work as a sub in this dish?
Thank you :-) love your recipes!
Absolutely, Paula! And I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying Just a Taste!
How can I use shrimp instead of chicken
Hi Laura! You can just swap in shrimp for chicken and follow the same recipe (other than adjusting the cook time for the shrimp, as it’ll cook much faster).
I’ve been looking for a good lo mein recipe for years…stumbled across this one via a Google search and I’m so glad I did! Super easy prep and delicious. A big hit! I will definitely be adding it to the regular rotation.
Note – I had a 14 oz package of lo mein noodles and a teenage son, so I almost doubled the sauce recipe. Didn’t have spinach on hand so swapped shredded green cabbage. Delicious!
Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Jana!
Picky family approved!! There is a very popular restaurant at a resort in Orlando, FL that is famous for their noodles… That dish is a family favorite. Tonight we finally found a recipe that is just as good if not better !!! Thank you so much!
WOWZA! This is what I love to read, Tonia!
Really good. Very satisfied & will make again. Used way less spinach.
I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe, LaVaDu!
We really liked this recipe, our noodles came in 10 oz package so we’ll adapt it and make more sauce next time. I recommend trying this recipe first, it’s a great recipe, however, the next time we’ll do some more vegetables maybe a little different variety. We like to mix things up a little, but also, probably use same recipe again too.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Tim!
Just like a restaurant. We aren’t big fans of cooked spinach or pea pods so I substituted broccoli. I also doubled the sauce for more flavor. Next time I may add some scallions. I thought I’d have leftovers, but there were none.
Woohoo! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Diane!
This lo mein recipe comes together SO quickly and is SO delicious!
I have made this countless times already, swapping veggies and protein, for whatever I have on hand, knowing that the sauce is what brings it all together. I actually like to use rotini noodles, because the sauce clings to them so well.
Thank you for such a great easy recipe for lo mein!
You are so welcome, Ellen! I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe!
Holy crappoli this is amazing!! Made it tonight, SO easy and SO yummy! Only alterations I made was adding a touch more soy sauce to deglaze my pan during the sautéing and some red pepper flakes in the sauce because we like a bit of heat. Otherwise untouched and incredible! Also made your beef and broccoli recipe this week and it was also fantastic, again with no alterations other than a bit more garlic and chili flakes to our preference. You have officially become my new go to recipe site I think!
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying my recipes, Stacey! Welcome to Just a Taste :)
This was very good and came together quickly. My husband said it was delicious. Definitely will be making again with lots of different vegetables. Thanks for the recipe!
So glad you enjoyed it!
It’s not only budget friendly and easy to make, but so delicious!
Planning to make it with shrimp for next time.
YESSSS! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Maddy!
I don’t think I’ve ever rated this recipe, but I wanted you to know that my family loves this. My father in law says it’s restaurant quality. I have slowly tweaked the recipe with more Chinese veggies. I added mushrooms, big chunks of onion, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, cut baby corn and fresh baby bok Choi (cooked separately with ginger and garlic). Then I had left overs and some left over jasmine rice from another meal, so I made fried rice with peas, carrots and onion which added another level. Will do the rice for my father in law next time I make it. See how that goes.
I’m so happy your family has been enjoying the recipe, Tony!
This is a very simple & innovative recipe! However, it’s a bit too sweet for my personal taste. The Hoison Sauce will be left out the next time I cook this. The Lo Meins that I’ve eaten in restaurants, like PF Chang’s, are not at all sweet. Perhaps they don’t use Hoison Sauce? Anyway, I plan to refine your recipe to suit my taste, but the basics are a phenomenal start! I do this with ALL recipes I try out, not just this one. It’s all about taste preference. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for your note, Lisa!
I bought a small wok and wanna make some Chinese food
Awesome, Ileana! Here’s a link to a few recipes to get you started: https://www.justataste.com/?s=wok
Quick and easy to make with great results, thank you!
You are so welcome, Lindsay! I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Super easy – I used green beans and carrots since I didn’t have snow peas or spinach. We like it a little saucy so I doubled the sause the second time I made it- although the original recipe seems more what you’d get at a restaurant.
I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Heather!
Easy and could but could use more flavor.
I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy the recipe, Alanna.
Would this work for udon noodles? I prefer those? Double the sauce?
Absolutely! They would work great, and yes, you could double the sauce since they’ll soak up a bit more. Enjoy, Lynn!
Made this for bfast! I couldn’t wait. I followed the recipe but I used 3 boneless, skinless chicken thighs and baby bok choy. The snowpeas were nice and crunchy. This was amazing, even for bfast. I tried the recipe with shrimp, yummers! This is a keeper!
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Vida!
The easy chicken lo mein was positively delicious. I followed the recipe with one exception — I added large pieces of sweet onion when I sauteed the carrots and snow pea pods. I was lucky enough to get real lo mein noodles at a local fresh produce market. Will be making this on regular basis. It was better than the lo mein from my local Chinese restaurant. Soooo good.
Love reading this, Stephen! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
I made this and it is now in my regular rotation. We use less noodles and more vegetables. The longer the noodles and veggies sit in the sauce after cooking, the better they are. Restaurant worthy! Turned out great. Thank you!
You are so welcome, Terri! I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe!
Was delicious….I made the recipe minus the noodles then just served over the noodles /zucchini at the end…Only way I could make it fit in with my limit of carbs…Will be adding to list of favorite meals
Yay! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Tammy!
This was easy and excellent! I chose some different vegetable due to my liking and what I had on hand. My 14 year old daughter loved it too! Thank you!
Excellent! I’m so glad you and your daughter enjoyed the recipe, Michelle!
Simple, Tasty and a family winner!
This is what I love to read, Kayna! I’m thrilled your family enjoyed the recipe :)
I have 5 kids. My youngest 3 are very picky. And they LOVE this recipe! I’ve ruined them for going out for chinese especially when i found this perfect recipe and another one for egg drop soup.
I’m so thrilled your family has been enjoying the recipe, Samantha!
Made this for my daughter for after her surgery. She loved it and wanted the recipe. Thank you.
The beef and broccoli look delicious but I don’t see the recipe. Please let me know where I can find the recipes on this website
Hi Malka! If you click on “GET THE RECIPE,” you’ll be directed to it. You can also search for it on the site or click this link to be directed to it: https://www.justataste.com/easy-beef-and-broccoli-recipe/
I made this several times – without the chicken for my vegetarian family members. I added mushrooms, baby corn, water chestnuts, and broccoli to this delicious recipe. Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe and your cooking talents.
You are so welcome, Paul! I’m thrilled your family has been enjoying the recipe!
love it – i did add mushrooms cause i alway do and red pepper flakes as i like everything hot.
IT WAS DELISH EVEN WITHOUT MY ADDITIONS
Woohoo! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Pat!
Really tasty, fast and easy!!
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Steph!
Can the ingredients be doubled for more than 4 people.
Absolutely!
This is some good! I used turkey breast and tamari sauce, but otherwise stuck pretty close to the recipe. I’m so happy to have found your site because Asian food is our fave, but dietary restrictions make eating it in a restaurant not so easy. Your recipes have all been awesome sauce so far!
I’m so thrilled to read that you’ve been enjoying Just a Taste, Kathy!
Loved this recipe, so easy and tasted wonderful. I love all your recipes because they are clear to read and easy to make. Thank You!!
I’m thrilled to read this, Beverly! I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying Just a Taste!
This recipe was good tried it with my family, the only downside was the carrots toke about 15 minutes to cook down! Overall great flavor and served about 4 people. Would make again!!
Hi Josh! Did you use shredded carrots? And I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
how many does this feed as part of a chinese meal?
Hi Daphne – It depends on how hungry your group is, but this is easily enough for 4 people.
I just loved this. The noodles have so much flavor!
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Kelly!
made this for my boyfriend (asian food junkie) and he loved it!!!!! i’ll have to make this again!!
I’m so thrilled to read this!
I have made this about 4 times and my family loves it. There are never any leftovers. Even my picker eater loves it. Recommend it.
Amazing! I’m so thrilled you and your family have been enjoying the recipe, Jenny!
I followed the recipe…it was delectable.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Dee Dee!
This is delicious! I did not find the rice noodles, and used spaghetti noodles instead. I mixed Aminos, Hosain sauce and soy sauce and used olive oil and it came out very good! I think next time I will try this with veggie noodles if I don’t feel like having carbs! Thank you!
You are so welcome, Denise! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Delicious! All I had On hand was a bag of stir fry vegetables 1- chicken breast and thin spaghetti but the sauce was perfect! Will definitely make this again!
Love this! Stir-fry recipes are my fave way to create a clean-out-the-fridge meal!
Wow – D E licious!
I added onion, celery and broccoli and used ramen noodles, doubled the sauce and it was amazing! Thank you for the wonderful recipe and the inspiration!
You are so welcome, Denise! I’m thrilled you enjoyed it!
We really like this recipe! I double the sauce recipe since we like our lo mein with more sauce. I also like to use raman noodles because we like their texture better than lo mein noodles.
I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Erica!
Family loved it!! We’ve been looking for a good recipe and this is a keeper.
I’m so thrilled to read this, Valerie!
thank you so much for providing a “more or less” button in the print-out….I am a single woman and it is helpful to have things for 2 people rather than 4
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Jolene!
This recipe was absolutely fantastic! I made it for the first time tonight for my mother and I-it was a huge hit. Going down in my all time favorite dinner recipes, and would make a great lunch leftover for the next day. Thank you!
You are so welcome, Nathalie! I’m thrilled you and your mother enjoyed the recipe!
Great recipe! I added some cashews and celery. Absolutely delicious!!
So glad you enjoyed it, Joanie!
Absolutely delicious!
We are vegetarians so we swapped out the chicken for sliced water chestnuts & amboo shoots.
LOVE this recipe!!
Awesome! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed it, Jennifer!
DELICIOUS!!! My 10 year old son and I made this – whole family liked it!
Thanks!
Awesome! Love hearing this, Kari!
I’ve been using the AllRecipes Easy Lo Mein recipe for years but just gave this a try and blew it out of the water. A new fave in this house! The other recipe required added sugar but the hoisin eliminates the need for that and is much better! Thanks for the recipe! beef and broccoli and broccoli cheddar chicken next up!
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Trey!
The family loved it! Interesting sequence: I normally do the onions and garlic, then add the beef. Is there a reason you do it this way? I am just learning new things, and this one is a keeper!! I’m doing your Chicken Lo Mein next. Thanks for a great website! Joe
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
This is so good! I have tried it with and without chicken and both ways are delicious. Comparable to a restaurant’s but I know everything in it which makes me feel good about it.
I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Jules!
How could I spice this up a bit? Red peppers?
Also I see that takeout lo main includes eggs and some crunchy onion type thing. Would the eggs just be a regular fried egg? Going to try this recipe tomorrow. I’m a teen trying to eat healthier with cheap and easy meals and this looks like it hits the nail on the head! Thanks!
Crushed red pepper flakes would work great! For eggs, I’d scramble them then toss them in at the end (just like fried rice). Enjoy!
Thanks for the beef and broccoli recipe. I loved it because, very easy to make, the ingredients were on hand, and it was delicious, easily as good (better) then take out. I will be using this recipe often. Glad you suggested the low sodium soy sauce, perfect!
Woohoo! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Christina!
Recipe is delicious as-is and so easy! Definitely rivals Chinese takeout. This is now my go-to recipe after trying a different site’s.
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Amber!
Absolutely incredible! My family is full of picky eaters and everyone loved this dish, will definitely make again!
Woohoo! Love hearing this, Perry!
GOING TO MAKE YOUR WONDERFUL LOOKING CHICKEN LO MEIN TONIGHT WITH HOME MADE ASIAN SALAD, AND HOMEMADE EGG ROLLS. LOVE CHINEESE FOOD. THANKS FOR SHARING.
MADE HOME MADE SHRIMP LO MEIN LAST WEEK, YES TO SAY THE ,LEAST IT WAS DELICIOUS. MAYBE SOME EGG DROP SOUP AND HOT AND SPICY ALSO FOR MY HONEY.
Sounds delicious, enjoy!
Just made it and family loved it all except the noodle will deff use spaghetti noodles next time but it was delicious thank you.
I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed the recipe, Dawn!
I cannot wait to try this! I have two International students that live with me during the school year. One complains about dishes not tasting authentic Chinese. All I want it to taste is good enough for him. Hope this is a winner and I will try more of your Asian inspired meals.
Looking forward to hearing your results, Gillian!
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EXCELLENT! Do not bother with other recipes. First time I made lo mein and started with a different recipe. Thankfully I tasted the sauce before using and it had a strange taste. Switched to this one, could not be easier or better! Family loved it. I didn’t have snow peas or spinach, used carrots, onions, broccoli and red pepper. Will add yellow squash next time. Found lo mein noodles at Walmart, after looking all other grocery stores. They are quite different than regular pasta. Sauce would be excellent over anything, but use lo mein noodles if available. Will try with rice and can’t wait to try other recipes here! Thank you Kelly!
I’m SO thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Barbara!
This was very easy to make and it came out delicious! My kids are very picky and they all had seconds. Nice family meal!
Love hearing this, Andrea!
I will like to receive your recipes.
Thanks.
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Ah-Maze-Ing! Turned out way better than I was expecting it to! I cooked it having a Chinese food craving, but I didn’t want to order a whole bunch of take out. Was so much better than what I would have ordered!
I only dished my hubs half a plate because he wasn’t hungry. He ended up inhaling it and eating everything that was left over!
Love, love, love hearing this Jillian!
I don’t normally do reviews when I try a recipe, but I had to for this one. It is soooo very good! My kids even liked it, which says a lot! Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe!
Thanks so much for your review, Pam! Thrilled you enjoyed it!
I struggle to find meals that are easy to prepare AND delicious – this one is both! My kids loved it. Thanks!
You are so welcome, Jen! I’m so thrilled to hear your family enjoyed the recipe!
I just made this so delicious. I used some broccoli with mine. The kids had seconds.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Crystal!
CAn you cook this ahead and reheat
Sure!
I made this for dinner and my husband and son went nuts over it!!! I put in lots of veggies and they ate that too. Easy and delicious!!!
Thank You for sharing!!
LOVE hearing this, Mini!
Made this tonight and it was very good! Usually I stick to the exact recipe but I cheated a bit on this one. I added some fresh ginger to the sauce and just added some shitake mushrooms and red pepper to the mix of vegetables. It was delicious and I felt much tastier to the take out version we “used” ;-) to get. Thanks Kelly!
Woohoo! Love hearing this, Eva!
Could you make this in the instant pot- we just got one and my son loves Lo Mein so much we call him a lo meiniac.
Hi Emily – I haven’t tried that so unfortunately I can’t weigh in on this. Let me know if you give it a shot!
This recipe is so good! I usually make my own hoisin sauce – 2 TBS peanut butter, 1 TBS molasses, 1 garlic clove chopped, 2 tsp rice wine vinegar, 2 tsp sesame oil, 3 TBS soy sauce
My kids really like it and can add red pepper broccoli
Woohoo! Love hearing this, Jen!
Your recipes look so good can’t wait to try them my husband and I love trying new foods getting tired of the same so food.
I hope you enjoy Just a Taste, Ginger!
Yum I used whole wheat spaghetti to make it a little healthier and used the stir fry from dollar tree that contains beautiful vegetables. I think next time I will add red pepper to spice it up. Thanks!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Amanda!
I made it last week with rice noodles and we loved it.
Made it tonight with gluten free spaghetti and I didn’t have anyVegetables so I threw in bean sprouts and water chestnuts, it was soooo good. Perfection for me would be the snow peas and onions. So many versions u can make of this. I added a teaspoon of ginger to the sauce also.
Thanks for giving me the original recipe!
Love your different variations, Kelley! And I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying the recipe!
So so good! I added some shredded zucchini (since I omitted the snow peas) and it was amazing! My husband is requesting that I add broccoli next time I make it too. Definitely will make this again!
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Char!
We are calorie counting. Could you tell me what the calories would be per serving? Made this for dinner and it is delicious.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Kathi! To find the estimated nutritional info just click on the purple button below the recipe that says ESTIMATED NUTRITION INFORMATION.
Can you add shrimp instead of chicken?
Sure!
What can I substitute for sesame oil? Allergic, sadly.
Hi Ariel! Peanut oil would be a good substitution.
Just made this. It was really really good. Thank you for sharing.
Thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Susan!
OMG this came out SOOOO Good!! Super easy to make and everyone LOVED it!!!
This is what I love to hear, Rachelle! So glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Made this tonite for dinner. I’m a single gal so I needed to halve the recipe. (Left some for lunch tomorrow) I like the fact that the only seasonings were the soy and hoisin sauces and the sesame and olive oils. This allowed the flavors of the veggies to shine. Couldn’t find snow peas so I substituted sugar snap peas. Delicious and so easy! Thanks for posting this recipe. Will be making this again.
Woohoo! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Denise!
Oh…Thanks for giving the idea to clean out the fridge!! That’s why I was brace enough to use up the bits I had left over. Otherwise they probably would have ended up in the trash
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Diane!
This was fantastically FABULOUS! I stir fried some shrimp instead of the chicken. I didn’t have snow peas or spinach so I used a few sliced mushrooms, a bit of leftover broccoli, a handful of baby kale and some green pepper and onions I didn’t use yesterday.i didn’t have enough noodles at home so I spiralized a small zucchini and sautéed a little before I mixed in the noodles.
Your easy sauce was wonderful!! After I mixed it in I topped with some chopped cilantro and chopped peanuts. Oh baby-baby this is a keeper! The sauce made it!
This is what I love to hear, Diana!
Looking forward to trying, would it freeze ok
Hi there! I’ve never tried freezing this recipe, so I can’t say with certainty how the de-frosted results would taste. Let me know if you give it a shot!
O my god everything I’ve wanted
Uve made this girl soo happy
Soo great to make
I’ve cooked this last weekend, and omg how yummy my family gobbled it up and gonna cook it tonight. Thank you for posting this recipe.
So thrilled you and your family enjoyed the recipe, Sue!
Hey, want to make this tonight but dont have sesame oil… can i use vegetable oil instead?
Hi Rivka – It will alter the flavor, but it’ll work.
Delish! Kids gobbled it up. Mine was a little dry so added some water and a tad bit more hoisin.
Thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Jill!
Making this tonight! Can’t wait!!
Enjoy!
OHHH MY GOOODNESS!!!!! I made this recipe last night (first time ever) & it was absolutely DELISH!!!!! My husband ate a huge bowl and I just ate the leftovers for lunch YUM YUM YUM… Already received the call from the MR. asking if I can make it again tonight. Adding onions, broccoli and mushroom to it (got to sneak in those veggies somehow :). Thank you for this recipe!
I’m SO thrilled you and your husband enjoyed the recipe, Jie!
Hi, I want to use this recipe for meal prep for lunches. Do you think it would be enough for 5 days? Thank you :)
That would work! It depends on your hunger level :)
The noodles got all sticky resting.
What should I have done
Hi Mike – To prevent the cooked noodles from sticking, toss them with a bit of sauce right after draining them. Hope that helps!
Can you use Hoisin and oyster sauce together in this recipe or would that mess the flavor profile up?
Thanks
That would work great!
Very good and easy. I couldn’t find snow peas so used sugar snap peas and much more spinach than called for. Also used 3 chicken breasts instead of two. Threw in a can of baby corn and a can of sliced mushrooms too. I like the rubbery texture. Fresh ones just tend to shrivel to nothing. Used linguine because I never see lo mein noodles. I think the basic recipe would also work well for shrimp or beef.
Love your additions, Scott! And, yes, shrimp or beef would be delicious!
I don’t have Hoisin sauce. Will this affect the flavor?
Hi Janet! It will definitely affect the flavor, however if you have grape or blackberry jam, it sounds strange, but you can actually substitute that in for the hoisin. It won’t have the same flavor profile of course, but it’ll be semi-close at least with the sweetness. Another alternative is oyster sauce. Hope that helps!
Can you substitute with egg noddles?
Absolutely! Any noodle will work :)
Hi there! This looks so delicious! I only have one question about the amount of garlic, the recipe says 1.5 tablespoons, is this correct? I usually only use 1-2 teaspoons when cooking, so this amount threw me off. Thank you!
Hi Jennifer! The recipe is correct as written. The amount of garlic works out great and gives the very simple dish tons of flavor, without being overpowering :)
Love Din Tai Fung too (hate the lines). Made this tonight though and YUM! It was perfect and a big hit with my husband.
Thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Carol! :)
Delicious!
This was my first attempt at making this recipe and it turned out a big success! It was delicious! I didn’t have snow peas so I used broccoli cuts and added mushrooms, it came out really good! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!!
You are so welcome, Cassandra! I’m thrilled you enjoyed it!
I pinned this recipe on Pinterest. I always get Lo Mein when I eat at a Chinese restaurant. I will enjoy having it in my home to eat as I can’t travel well. Thank you for sharing this and I will try to leave a reply after I try it.
Thanks so much for pinning the recipe, Sheila! I hope you enjoy the lo mein!
Hi Kelly,
This sounds lovely, can you suggest ideas for a vegetarian version of this, please?
Many thanks,
Ash
Hi Ash – Tofu would be a great substitution for the chicken in this recipe!
Loved this recipe. Will definately make this again
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Jeanie!
What’s the difference between using spaghetti noodles and lo mein noodles? Is it the thickness maybe? This looks good!
Hi there! I believe the main difference is the flour used to make the noodles. Lo mein noodles are made with wheat flour, whereas spaghetti noodles are made with all-purpose flour.
This recipe was great. My teenagers loved it. On a side note, I didn’t have snow peas so I substituted green beans.
Thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Jackie!
That looks yummy! As far as chicken would that be 4 chicken breast halves? Or approx. how much in pounds? Also, which brand of hoisin sauce do you like?
Hi Ania – Either four chicken breast halves or two full breasts. And any brand of hoisin sauce works great!
I LOVE the looks of this! We love making our own “takeout” at home — we’ll have to try this next!
Thanks so much, Ashley! I hope you enjoy the recipe :)