By Becky Hardin
Updated Feb 13, 2026
This Chicken Lo Mein is a traditional Chinese noodle dish that’s full of flavor and so easy to make at home. Ready to serve in just 15 minutes, I find it’s way quicker than ordering takeout, and much healthier too.
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Easy Chicken Lo Mein Recipe
Lo mein is a Chinese-American noodle dish made with a soy-based sauce and a combination of vegetables, meat, and/or seafood. When it comes to Chinese takeaways, chicken lo mein is always top of my list. Now that I’ve discovered how easy it is to make myself, I can skip the delivery.
Slightly sweet and savory with flavors of garlic, sesame, ginger, and soy, I’ve taken lo mein egg noodles and tossed them with sliced chicken thighs for one hearty and seriously tasty dinner. It takes just minutes to make this dish. It’s so perfect for a Friday family night in.
I like to make this vegetable lo mein version for Meatless Mondays or this beef lo mein version when I’m looking for something a little more hearty. I usually scrounge through the fridge to see if I have any other veggies to throw in. Broccoli, bell peppers, snow peas, mushrooms, green onions, zucchini, and baby bok choy are all great options.
Tips for Beginners
- Gluten free. Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten free alternative.
- Substitute the chicken thighs. While I like the richer, fattier flavor of thighs, you can also use breasts. Just be careful not to overcook them. Or, use shrimp, beef flank steak, or a mix of your favorite vegetables in place of the chicken.
- If you can’t find sherry. Use white vermouth, white cooking wine, or a dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, or Pinot Grigio) in place of the sherry.
- Instead of lo mein noodles . Opt for egg noodles, udon, ramen, or soba noodles, or even Italian spaghetti does the trick.
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- ▢ ¾ lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs sliced thinly
- ▢ salt and pepper to taste
- ▢ 2 tsp cornstarch
- ▢ 2 tsp water
- ▢ 1 tbsp sesame oil divided
- ▢ ¼ cup vegetable oil divided
- ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ 2 tsp minced ginger
- ▢ 2 cups shredded cabbage
- ▢ 1 cup sliced onion
- ▢ ½ cup matchsticked carrots
- ▢ 1 tbsp dry sherry cooking wine
- ▢ 10 oz. lo mein egg noodles cooked al dente
- ▢ ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth
- ▢ 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- ▢ ⅛ tsp kosher salt
- ▢ ⅛ tsp granulated sugar
- ▢ 1 cup bean sprouts
- ▢ ¼ cup chopped green onion plus more for garnish
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Instructions
- In a medium bowl, season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the cornstarch, water, and 2 tsp of sesame oil. Mix thoroughly. ¾ lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, salt and pepper, 2 tsp cornstarch, 2 tsp water, 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a wok set over high heat. Sear the chicken on all sides for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned, then transfer to a plate and set aside. ¼ cup vegetable oil
- Add another 2 tbsp of oil and stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for 15 seconds. 2 cloves garlic, 2 tsp minced ginger
- Toss in the cabbage, onion, and carrots and stir fry for 1 minute. Drizzle the dry sherry around the outer edge of the wok. 2 cups shredded cabbage, 1 cup sliced onion, ½ cup matchsticked carrots, 1 tbsp dry sherry cooking wine
- Add the cooked noodles, cooked chicken, and broth to the wok, stirring well to combine. 10 oz. lo mein egg noodles, ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth
- Add the soy sauce, remaining sesame oil, salt, and sugar. Stir-fry for 30 seconds. 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, ⅛ tsp kosher salt, ⅛ tsp granulated sugar
- Add the bean sprouts and green onion. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes and serve garnished with more green onion if desired. 1 cup bean sprouts, ¼ cup chopped green onion
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Chicken Lo Mein Step by Step
Gather the ingredients.
Prepare the chicken : Place ¾ lb. boneless, thinly sliced skinless chicken thighs in a medium bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Add 2 tsp of cornstarch, 2 tsp of water, and 2 tsp of sesame oil. Mix thoroughly.
Heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a wok set over high heat. Sear the chicken on all sides for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned, then transfer to a plate and set aside.
Add 2 more tbsp of oil and stir in 2 cloves of minced garlic and 2 tsp of minced ginger, cooking for 15 seconds.
Add the veggies: Throw in 2 cups of shredded cabbage, 1 cup of sliced onion, and ½ cup of matchstick carrots. Drizzle 1 tbsp of dry sherry around the outer edges of the wok.
Add the noodles: Add 10 oz. of lo mein noodles, the cooked chicken, and ¼ cup of low sodium chicken broth. Stir to combine.
Add the seasoning: Stir in 3 tbsp of soy sauce, the remaining sesame oil, ⅛ tsp of kosher salt, and ⅛ tsp granulated of sugar.
Add sprouts and green onion: Add 1 cup of bean sprouts and ¼ cup of chopped green onion and stir fry for 1-2 minutes until softened.
Serve : Serve garnished with more green onion if desired. Enjoy!
How to Store
Store leftover chicken lo mein in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze chicken lo mein in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Let thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
When I’m in the mood for a full-blown takeout meal at home, I’ll serve the chicken with these crispy vegetarian air fryer egg rolls , a steaming hot bowl of egg drop soup , and a crisp, cool Asian cucumber salad .
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Chicken Lo Mein Recipe
Ingredients
- ¾ lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs sliced thinly
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp water
- 1 tbsp sesame oil divided
- ¼ cup vegetable oil divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup sliced onion
- ½ cup matchsticked carrots
- 1 tbsp dry sherry cooking wine
- 10 oz. lo mein egg noodles cooked al dente
- ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅛ tsp kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- ¼ cup chopped green onion plus more for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the cornstarch, water, and 2 tsp of sesame oil. Mix thoroughly. ¾ lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, salt and pepper, 2 tsp cornstarch, 2 tsp water, 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a wok set over high heat. Sear the chicken on all sides for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned, then transfer to a plate and set aside. ¼ cup vegetable oil
- Add another 2 tbsp of oil and stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for 15 seconds. 2 cloves garlic, 2 tsp minced ginger
- Toss in the cabbage, onion, and carrots and stir fry for 1 minute. Drizzle the dry sherry around the outer edge of the wok. 2 cups shredded cabbage, 1 cup sliced onion, ½ cup matchsticked carrots, 1 tbsp dry sherry cooking wine
- Add the cooked noodles, cooked chicken, and broth to the wok, stirring well to combine. 10 oz. lo mein egg noodles, ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth
- Add the soy sauce, remaining sesame oil, salt, and sugar. Stir-fry for 30 seconds. 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, ⅛ tsp kosher salt, ⅛ tsp granulated sugar
- Add the bean sprouts and green onion. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes and serve garnished with more green onion if desired. 1 cup bean sprouts, ¼ cup chopped green onion
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By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
