30-Minute Szechuan Chicken Lo Mein
A quick stir-fried noodle dish featuring tender chicken breast, crisp Asian vegetables, and mini corn tossed in spicy Szechuan sauce. The wide lo mein noodles absorb the bold flavors while maintaining their satisfying chewiness. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners when you crave authentic Asian takeout flavors at home. This version uses convenient frozen vegetables and pre-made sauce to cut prep time while delivering restaurant-quality results in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce KA.ME Wide lo mein noodles, cooked, rinsed well and drainedlinguine or spaghetti1:1note:Cook until just al dente
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- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast halves, thinly sliced
- 15 oz mini corn, canned
- 16 oz frozen Asian vegetables, thawed and drained wellfresh bell peppers and snap peas1:1note:Increase cooking time to 7-8 minutes
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- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 2 oz KA.ME Spicy Szechuan Saucesoy sauce + sriracha + garlic3 tbsp soy + 1 tbsp sriracha + 1 tsp garlicnote:Mix before addingadds glutenadds soy
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Instructions
- 1
Cook the lo mein noodles following package directions, drain and set aside
- 2
Heat oil in a skillet and saute the chicken until cooked through
- 3
Remove chicken from pan and drain on paper towel
- 4
Add vegetables, corn and garlic to the hot skillet
- 5
Saute about 5 minutes until heated through
- 6
Return chicken to skillet with vegetables then add noodles and sauce
- 7
Toss until noodles and vegetables are coated and noodles are heated
- 8
Serve immediately
Tips
Rinse cooked noodles well with cold water to prevent them from sticking together and becoming mushy when reheated.
Drain thawed frozen vegetables thoroughly on paper towels to prevent excess water from diluting the sauce.
Slice chicken against the grain for the most tender texture in the finished dish.
Good to Know
Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days. Reheat in microwave or skillet with a splash of water.
Cook noodles and slice chicken up to 1 day ahead. Store separately in refrigerator.
Serve immediately while hot. Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Common Mistakes
Don't overcook the noodles initially as they will continue cooking when tossed with the hot ingredients.
Avoid adding sauce too early to prevent the noodles from becoming soggy.
Substitutions
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FAQ
Can I use fresh noodles instead of dried?
Yes, reduce cooking time by half and watch carefully to prevent overcooking. Fresh noodles will be more tender.
What if I can't find KA.ME sauce?
Mix soy sauce, sriracha, garlic, and a touch of sesame oil. Any Asian stir-fry sauce will work.
How long will leftovers keep?
Store in refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of water to prevent drying out.