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Healthy Chicken Lo Mein

Healthy Chicken Lo Mein

Delight in this Healthy Chicken Lo Mein packed with flavors, vegetables, and whole wheat noodles for a nutritious meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 3 breasts boneless, skinless chicken 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

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Large pot
  • whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

  1. Slice chicken breasts into thin strips and chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Cook whole wheat lo mein noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. 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).
  4. Add chopped vegetables and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and honey or agave syrup, then pour over the chicken and veggies.
  6. Add drained lo mein noodles to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined and heated through (around 2 minutes). Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 10g

Notes

Feel free to swap chicken for tofu or shrimp and add your favorite vegetables for variety.

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