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Faiza Shabir

Honey Pepper Chicken Lo Mein Recipe

This Honey Pepper Chicken Lo Mein is sweet, savory, and packed with bold peppery flavor. Tender chicken and noodles toss together in a glossy honey-soy sauce with crisp vegetables. It’s better than takeout and comes together in one pan. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti
  • 1 lb chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce optional
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 green onions sliced, optional garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions and drain.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add sliced chicken and cook 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through, then remove.
  4. In the same pan, sauté bell pepper, carrots, and garlic 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
  5. In a small bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, cornstarch, and water.
  6. Return chicken to skillet and pour sauce over mixture.
  7. Add cooked noodles and toss everything together until coated and heated through.
  8. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.

Notes

  • Slice chicken thin for faster cooking.
  • Adjust black pepper for the desired spice level.
  • Add broccoli or snap peas for extra vegetables.
  • Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet.

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