Description
A quick and easy chicken lo mein recipe featuring whole wheat noodles and colorful vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz whole wheat lo mein noodles
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 cup carrots (sliced)
- 1 cup snap peas
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into thin strips and chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook whole wheat lo mein noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add chicken strips, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add chopped vegetables and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and honey or agave syrup, then pour over the chicken and veggies.
- Add drained lo mein noodles to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined and heated through (around 2 minutes). Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like broccoli or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg