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A delicious plate of Garlic Chicken Lo Mein

Garlic Chicken Lo Mein

A delicious and flavorful dish combining tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and buckwheat noodles in a savory garlic sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 560

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
For the Vegetables
  • 10 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cups cabbage shredded
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 cups carrots shredded
  • 4 pieces green onions sliced
  • 6 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 2 pieces celery stalks sliced
For the Noodles & Sauce
  • 8 ounces buckwheat lo mein noodles
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Szechuan garlic butter see note
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil e.g., canola or vegetable oil

Equipment

  • Skillet or Wok

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix cubed chicken, garlic powder, salt, pepper, fish sauce, and grated ginger until evenly coated.
  2. Boil lo mein noodles according to package directions, undercooking by 1–2 minutes for a firmer texture. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a hot skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. In the last 2 minutes, add 1 tablespoon of Szechuan garlic butter and half of the minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add another tablespoon of cooking oil if needed. Add the remaining minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 1 minute. Toss in cabbage, broccoli, carrots, green onions, mushrooms, and celery. Stir-fry for 5–7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Add the undercooked noodles to the pan. Pour in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, fish sauce, black pepper, and the remaining Szechuan garlic butter. Stir-fry everything together over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, until the noodles are fully cooked and coated in sauce.
  6. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

To make your own Szechuan garlic butter, combine softened butter with minced garlic and Szechuan peppercorns. Feel free to customize the vegetables according to your preference or seasonal availability.