INGREDIENTS:

  • Chow Mein Noodles: Chow mein noodles are made with wheat and egg. They are very similar to Italian pasta noodles and have a wonderful bite to them. Most grocery stores carry dry chow mein noodles in the Asian aisle. But, if you are lucky, you will find pre-cooked chow mein noodles in the refrigerated section that can be thrown straight into your pan.
  • Vegetables: Carrots, cabbage, green onions, and bean sprouts are the perfect combination of veggies to use for chow mein. However, they can easily be replaced with other veggies like bok choy, celery, broccoli, spinach, kale or baby corn. Feel free to get creative and use what you like or whatever you have hanging around in your fridge! 
  • Meats: Great quality chicken breasts are your best bet for slicing into chow mein-ready strips. If you like, feel free to swap chicken out for beef, shrimp or pork. 
    • IMPORTANT NOTE: Hosting vegetarians also? Use vegetable broth and set some of your noodles aside to toss them with cubes of baked tofu. 

 

RECIPE:

 

1.   In a small mixing bowl, combine ingredients for chow mein sauce: oyster sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, chicken broth, and cornstarch. Set aside. 

2.   Cook noodles according to package instructions, set aside. 

3.   Heat a large wok or pan. Add a bit of oil to the pan and cook chicken until it’s golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.

4.   Add carrots, cabbage and pressed garlic and saute for a few minutes until veggies are slightly softened. 

5.   Add chicken back to the pan, followed by cooked noodles and pour the sauce right on top. Cook for about 2 minutes, distributing all that saucy goodness around evenly.

6.   Add chopped green onions and remove from the heat. Serve hot!

INGREDIENTS OF CHOW MEIN SAUCE:

•           6 tbsp oyster sauce

•           3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce

•           3 tbsp sesame oil

•           1/2 cup chicken broth

•           1 tbsp cornstarch

•           1 tbsp granulated sugar


CALORIES:


Total Calories = 340

Fat     13g                                              20%

Saturated Fat     1g                              6%

Cholesterol     36mg                          12%

Sodium     914mg                               40%

Potassium     295mg                          8%

Carbohydrates     36g                       12%

Fiber     3g                                            13%

Sugar     3g                                          3%

Protein     19g                                     38%

Vitamin A     1315IU                           26%

Vitamin C     8mg                               10%

Calcium     18mg                                2%

Iron     2mg                                          11%

MAKE IT, EAT IT, ENJOY IT.