15 Minute Sesame Garlic Chicken Lo Mein
This fast and flavorful lo mein brings savory garlic chicken, crisp veggies, and a sesame-soy-hoisin sauce together in just 15 minutes for the perfect busy weeknight comfort food.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl for sauce
- 1 Large skillet or wok for stir frying
- 1 Pot for boiling noodles
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound dry lo mein or spaghetti
- ½ cup tamari or soy sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 6 cloves garlic sliced or chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- black pepper to taste
- 3 cups mixed stir fry veggies carrots, zucchini, bell peppers, broccoli
- ¼ cup fresh basil baby leaves and chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook the lo mein or spaghetti in boiling water following the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix tamari or soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and toasted sesame oil. Set aside.
- Melt the salted butter in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add garlic and chili flakes. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add mixed veggies and stir fry for 3 to 5 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir to coat chicken and veggies.
- Add cooked noodles and toss everything together until warmed through and coated in sauce.
- Season with black pepper to taste.
- Serve warm topped with toasted sesame seeds, basil leaves, and green onions.
Notes
Store leftovers in sealed containers for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of water to loosen noodles.