CHICKEN LO MEIN

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As I was trying to think of what to make with the chicken breasts in my fridge for dinner tonight, I quickly realized that I had lots of amazing fixins in my pantry for a wonderful lo mein. So, I looked in my big Better Homes cookbook, and altered the recipe they had in there. It was so yummy, I just HAD to share!! I think I...

Provided by Bre Van Patten

Categories     Vegetables

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 oz skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed or cut into strips
6 Tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp rice vinegar
4 tsp honey
10 oz dried chinese egg noodles
1/3 c chicken broth
2 tsp cornstarch
1 Tbsp vegitable oil
1 Tbsp sesame oil
4 clove minced garlic
1/2 c carrots, julliened
1/2 can(s) whole baby corn, cut into halves
1 can(s) sliced waterchestnuts, julliened
1/2 c halved mushrooms of your choice
2/3 c chopped broccoli

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium sized bowl, combine 2 Tbsp of the soy sauce, the rice vinegar, and 2 Tbsp of the honey. Add cubed chicken, toss to coat, and let stand at room temp for 20 minutes.
  • 2. Cook noddles according to package directions until tender; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Set noodles aside.
  • 3. For sauce, in a small bowl stir together broth, the remaining soy sauce, the remaining honey, and the cornstarch. Set aside.
  • 4. Pour vegetable oil and sesame oil in a wok or large non-stick skillet. Heat over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add carrot and broccoli; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add baby corn, mushrooms, and waterchestnuts; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove veggies from pan.
  • 5. Drain chicken; discarding marinade. Add chicken to wok/skillet. Add more oil if necessary. Cook and stir for 4-5 minutes, or until no longer pink. Push chicken from center of wok. Add sauce to center of wok. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add the cooked noodles and vegetables. Using tongs or salad forks, toss mixture until heated through. Serve while hot. Enjoy! =)
  • 6. *You can substitute chicken with beef, pork, or shrimp. Or, you can leave out the meat altogether for a vegetarian version. Top with some sesame seeds and enjoy! YUMM!!

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