Easy Chicken Lo Mein + VIDEO {Meal Prep}
INGREDIENTS
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For the Lo Mein
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6 ounces dry lo mein noodles (can also use dry spaghetti, angel hair or linguine noodles)
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1 medium skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1" chunks
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2 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
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1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
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1/3 cup shredded carrots
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1/2 cup snow peas, snap peas and/or bok choy)
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salt and black pepper, to taste
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For the sauce
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1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce (can also use gluten free tamari or coconut aminos for paleo)
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3 tablespoons oyster flavored sauce (if allergic - leave out and use more soy sauce or hoisin sauce can be used but the flavor won't be quite the same since it's sweeter)
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1 tablespoon of rice wine, Mirin or dry sherry
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2 teaspoons honey or brown sugar
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2 teaspoons of sesame oil
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2 tablespoons corn starch
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2/3 cup water (plus more as needed to thin out sauce)
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1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional but if you already have it in your pantry, give it a try - it adds that extra rich umami flavor)
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1/2 teaspoon of dark soy sauce (optional & only if you have it in your pantry - it adds extra richness and darker color)
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1 - 2 teaspoons of chili garlic paste, red pepper chili flakes or Sriracha sauce - optional or to taste
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For meal prep
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Lunch containers
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