Description
Healthy Chicken Lo Mein is a quick and satisfying meal that perfectly blends tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and whole grain noodles in a savory sauce. In just 30 minutes, you can recreate this delightful dish at home, bringing the flavors of your favorite Chinese restaurant straight to your table. Ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe is versatile and nutritious, making it a must-try for anyone seeking a healthy dining option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz whole wheat noodles
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup snap peas
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing the chicken and chopping the vegetables.
- Cook the whole wheat noodles according to package instructions; drain but do not rinse.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add sesame oil. Sauté the chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add bell peppers, carrots, and snap peas to the skillet; sauté for an additional 3-5 minutes until veggies are tender yet crisp.
- Whisk together soy sauce and another splash of sesame oil in a bowl. Pour over the chicken and veggies, stirring to combine.
- Toss in the cooked noodles until everything is well mixed. Serve hot with optional green onions on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg