Description
Skip the takeout and make this healthy Chicken Lo Mein at home in just 30 minutes! Packed with protein, fresh veggies, and a flavorful sauce, this simple dinner is a family favorite.
Equipment
large deep skillet or wok
Ingredients
8ounceslo mein egg noodles, spaghetti, soba noodles or gluten-free noodles
1poundboneless skinless chicken breast, thin sliced
1large egg white, or 3 tablespoons whisked
2teaspoonscornstarch
½teaspoonkosher salt
½tablespoontoasted sesame oil, divided
½tablespoonavocado oil
6green onions, thinly sliced, divided
6clovesgarlic, minced
2bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced (i like using red and yellow)
2cupsbroccoli florets, chopped
Stir Fry Sauce:
⅓cupreduced-sodium tamari, reduced-sodium soy sauce, or coconut aminos
1tablespoongrated fresh ginger
1tablespoonhoney, or pure maple syrup (or sugar-free)
1tablespoontoasted sesame oil
2teaspoonssriracha, or to taste, plus more for serving if desired
Instructions
- Cut chicken breast, against the grain, at a diagonal to form ⅛-inch slices. Add into a medium bowl with egg whites, starch, and salt. Stir to combine and distribute. Place in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
- While you wait for the chicken, whisk together all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside. Prep the remaining ingredients.
- Fill a medium pot of water and bring it to a boil. Add the chicken slices to the pot and stir gently. Blanch for about 10 seconds, then drain immediately.
- Meanwhile fill a large pot with water and salt and bring to a boil. Cook the noodles until just shy of al dente and drain. You want the noodles to be a little under-cooked.
Heat a wok or large deep skillet over medium-high heat and add ½ tablespoon of the avocado oil. Add velveted chicken breast slices and cook for 1 to 2 minutes each side until cooked and golden around edges. Remove and set aside.
Add remaining ½ tablespoon of sesame oil, ½ cup green onions and garlic, sauté over medium for 30 seconds, until fragrant, stirring often. Add bell peppers and broccoli and cook 2 to 3 minutes more.
- Add the noodles, chicken and sauce to the skillet and toss with the vegetables. Taste and season with more salt if needed. Divide the lo mein into four bowls and garnish with green onions.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1¾ cups, Calories: 479kcal, Carbohydrates: 56.5g, Protein: 39.5g, Fat: 11.5g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g, Cholesterol: 83mg, Sodium: 1770.5mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 9g
