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Pot Chicken Lo Mein

Name: Pot Chicken Lo Mein
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: East Asia
Ingredients: 227 g / 0.5 lb chicken, cut into thin pieces; 100 g / 3.5 oz onion, diced; 590 ml / 20 fl oz chicken broth; 225 g / 8 oz lo mein noodles; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 60 ml / 2 fl oz soy sauce; 30 ml / 1 fl oz hoisin sauce; 22 ml / 0.75 fl oz sesame oil; 1.5 g / 0.25 tsp salt; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 60 g / 2 oz spinach, torn; 130 g / 4.5 oz matchstick carrots; 130 g / 4.5 oz purple cabbage, shredded

Chicken Lo Mein, Stir-Fried Chicken Noodles, Lo Mein Noodles With Chicken

Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Make Time: 10 minutes
Calories: 450 / serving
Diet: Non-Veg

The essentials, at a glance

East Asia Main Course High-ProteinNutritious

This is a savoury and comforting noodle dish featuring tender chicken and vibrant vegetables. It combines a rich soy and hoisin glaze with the convenience of pressure cooking. A perfect balance of salty and sweet flavours makes it a crowd-pleasing meal.

ProteinProtein 28.0g

FatFat 12.0g

CarbsCarbs 55.0g

Above values do not change with any serving size changes you make below

Instructions

Set the Instant Pot to saute on high for 5 minutes. Add 1 tbsp of oil and saute chicken and onions until chicken is cooked through.

Add the broth and deglaze the pot thoroughly, scraping all the brown bits from the bottom. Turn off saute setting.

Layer the noodles in the broth in varying directions. Push under the broth, adding more broth if necessary until noodles are submerged. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, minced garlic, and salt. Do not stir.

Set to sealing position and pressure cook on high for 1 minute. Do a quick release to release steam when finished.

Stir and add peppers, spinach, carrots, and cabbage to the pot. The heat will slightly steam the vegetables without overcooking them. *For softer vegetables, add to Instant Pot on top of the noodles and pressure cook as instructed above.

Let sit for 5 minutes. Season with more salt if desired. Serve with egg rolls and dipping sauce.

Other considerations for this recipe

Vegetable Texture

For softer vegetables, add them to the pot on top of the noodles before pressure cooking.

Nutritional Benefits

Provides lean protein from chicken and essential vitamins from spinach and carrots.

Nutritional information is provided as a general guide only. Values may vary and should not replace professional medical or dietary advice.

Recipe Credit

tastyoven.comInstant Pot Chicken Lo Mein - Dinner in 25 MinutesDinner's ready in less than 30 minutes with Instant Pot Chicken Lo Mein! Full of fresh vegetables, chicken, and noodles in an Asian sauce.

Quick and Savoury Pot Chicken Lo Mein

Andrew T. 28 Apr 2026

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Pot Chicken Lo Mein · Andrew T.

Hoisin sauce and soy provide a deep, salty-sweet glaze that transforms simple wheat noodles into a proper feast. I am not the most experienced chef in the kitchen, but using the Instant Pot makes this Cantonese-inspired classic incredibly approachable for anyone. The magic happens when the pressure cooker locks in the umami flavours, ensuring the chicken stays tender while the noodles absorb the rich broth.

Fresh Crunch and Texture

Tossing in the shredded purple cabbage, matchstick carrots, and spinach at the very end keeps the vegetables vibrant and crisp. This contrast in texture, paired with the aromatic sesame oil, creates a balanced meal that tastes like it took hours to prepare. It is a brilliant way to bring a taste of East Asia into your home without needing a professional wok.