🍜 Garlic Chicken Lo Mein Explosion 🧄🔥
Say goodbye to takeout—this loaded Garlic Chicken Lo Mein is homemade comfort food meets flavor bomb! Packed with bold garlic, tender chicken, crisp veggies, and slick buckwheat noodles coated in spicy Szechuan garlic butter, it’s a weeknight hero that tastes like a weekend indulgence.
🥢 Why You’ll Crave It
- Super garlicky, savory, and spicy
- Loaded with crisp-tender veggies
- Fast and fuss-free—ready in 30 minutes
- Customizable with any veggies or protein you’ve got!
🛒 Ingredients Breakdown
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
For the Veggie Stir-Fry:
- 10 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 carrots (shredded)
- 4 green onions (sliced)
- 6 oz mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
For the Noodles & Sauce:
- 8 oz buckwheat lo mein noodles
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp Szechuan garlic butter
- Cooking oil (canola or veg oil)
👨🍳 How to Make It
1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken:
In a bowl, toss chicken cubes with garlic powder, salt, pepper, fish sauce, and ginger. Let it sit while prepping the veggies.
2️⃣ Cook the Noodles:
Boil lo mein noodles per package—but go 1–2 minutes under for that perfect bite. Drain and set aside.
3️⃣ Sear the Chicken:
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok/skillet. Add chicken and cook for 6–8 mins, flipping until golden.
In the last 2 mins, stir in 1 tbsp Szechuan garlic butter + half the garlic for bold flavor.
Remove and set aside.
4️⃣ Stir-Fry the Veggies:
In the same pan, add a splash more oil.
Add remaining garlic + ginger—sauté 1 minute.
Toss in cabbage, broccoli, carrots, onions, mushrooms, and celery. Stir-fry for 5–7 minutes until just tender.
5️⃣ Combine Everything:
Return chicken to pan.
Add noodles + soy sauce, hoisin, fish sauce, black pepper, and the rest of the Szechuan garlic butter.
Toss well to coat everything in that saucy goodness. Stir-fry for 2–3 mins until the noodles are glossy and coated.
6️⃣ Serve & Devour:
Plate it up hot. Sprinkle with extra green onions or chili flakes if you’re feeling wild.
💡 Pro Tips
- Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu
- Add chili oil for extra heat
- Leftovers? Tastes even better the next day!
