Description
A delicious and healthy chicken lo mein dish made with whole wheat noodles and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 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
- This dish is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Feel free to add other vegetables of your choice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg