Lo Mein with Chicken and Broccoli ("Chinese Noodles")
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Lo Mein with Chicken and Broccoli ("Chinese Noodles")
Description
Lo Mein with Chicken and Broccoli blends thinly sliced chicken breast sautéed until just cooked with tender-crisp broccoli and thin egg noodles. The noodles are boiled with broccoli to keep them tender yet firm. Aromatics including garlic, ginger, and the white parts of green onions are stir-fried with red bell peppers and carrots, adding fresh, crunchy layers to the dish.
The sauce combines less-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and an optional hint of garlic powder, providing a balance of salty, sweet, and nutty flavors that coat the noodles and vegetables evenly. The cooking sequence ensures chicken remains juicy and vegetables retain texture. Adding the green tops of green onions as garnish offers a mild, fresh contrast.
This preparation suits quick dinners or lunches and can be garnished with toasted sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, or lime wedges to add nutty crunch and bright acidity. The dish is hearty but can be served simply as a complete meal or alongside lighter sides. Careful timing and ingredient preparation ensure the chicken stays tender and the vegetables vibrant.
Prepping ingredients ahead is recommended to streamline the cooking process, as the stir-fry proceeds rapidly. Avoid overcooking chicken to maintain moistness and tenderness.
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce less-sodium
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- garlic powder about 1/8 teaspoon, optional
For the Lo Mein
- 8 ounces egg noodles lo mein or spaghetti
- 2 cups broccoli florets small
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 lb. chicken breast thinly sliced, boneless, skinless
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 3 green onion thinly sliced with the white and green parts placed in separate piles
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger minced or grated
- 1 carrot peeled and thinly sliced
- sesame seeds toasted sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, lime wedges, optional garnish
- peanuts
- lime
Instructions
Make the Sauce
- Shake together all of the sauce ingredients in a jar (or whisk in a small bowl); set aside.
Make the Lo Mein
- Cook noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. During the final 3 minutes of cooking time, add the broccoli florets to the boiling water with the pasta. Drain and toss with sesame oil.
- Meanwhile, season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the chicken and cook until no longer pink inside, 3-4 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate.
- Do not clean out the skillet. Add the bell pepper, the white parts of the onions, the garlic and the ginger to the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes, until softened. Stir in the carrots; cook for 1-2 more minutes.
- Add the cooked noodles and broccoli, the cooked chicken, and the sauce to the skillet. Toss everything together; cook for another 1-2 more minutes, until the ingredients are heated through.
- Garnish with the green parts of the onions, toasted sesame seeds, and chopped peanuts, if desired.
Notes
- Pre-prepare all ingredients to ensure smooth, quick cooking.
- Do not overcook chicken to keep it tender and juicy.
- Separate the white and green parts of green onions; cook whites early, and add greens as garnish at the end for fresh flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 480 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of the recipe | |
| Calories | 480kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 694mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 844mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 3797IU | 76% |
| Vitamin C | 81mg | 90% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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