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Chicken Lo Mein cocked in a delicious savory sauce and packed with delicious vegetables.

Chicken Lo Mein

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Hello Ani
Chicken Lo Mein - my healthier take-on to this classic asian dish. Lo Mein noodles are coated in a savory sauce with lots of fresh veggies and chicken. Better than take-out - Hands down!
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Ingredients

  • 1 large chicken breast, cut into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 6 oz lo mein noodles
  • ½ onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 small red pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1 bunch green onions (green parts only, cut into 2-inch pieces)

Sauce

  • 4 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoon worcestershire sauce (or substitute with 3 tablespoons oyster sauce instead)
  • 3 tablespoon Mirin, Chinese cooking wine
  • 2 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon chinese 5 spice powder
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ cup pasta water

Instructions

  • Make the Sauce:
    In a small bowl mix together the soy sauce, worcestershire or oyster sauce, mirin, sesame oil, sugar, pepper, Chinese 5 spice, and cornstarch.
    Cut chicken breast into small bite-sized pieces. Add 3 tablespoons of sauce to the chicken, and set aside for 10 minutes.
    Cook Lo Mein Noodles after package instructions
    Cooking Directions:
    Heat sesame oil in a large skillet, or wok over high heat. Add the onions and cook for 1 minute, then the garlic, and cook for a few seconds. Add the chicken and stir fry for 2 minutes. Move the chicken to the side, add the cabbage and stir fry for 1 minute. Next, add the bell pepper and the mushrooms. Keep stirring and cooking for another 2 minutes.
    Add the sauce, pasta water, and noodles. Toss to coat, add green onions and stir fry for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 977mg | Potassium: 704mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3584IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg
COURSE: Dinner, Side Dish
CUISINE: Chinese
KEYWORD: Chicken Lo Mein, Lo Mein, Lo Mein Noodles
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