Sunday, September 30, 2012

Chicken and Vegetable Lo Mein

Since this week I will be away Monday night, Wednesday night, and possibly even Tuesday night for a tv commercial shoot, I wanted to be sure there were plenty of leftovers to keep the hubs fed while I'm away this week.

Tonight's dinner did just that -- this recipe made about 6 portions of what was a delicious combination of chicken, pasta, and vegetables, all with an Asian-like sauce.  A good make-at-home, healthier version of Lo Mein.  Jam-packed with veggies, you can pick and choose your favs and make this your way.  I learned tonight that while my husband doesn't love corn, he definitely does not like baby corn.  Next time, I'll do him a favor and leave them out.  

With our bellies full and four packages in the refrigerator  I think he'll have enough to suffice while I'm shooting the next best Brother™ P-touch® commercial.

Chicken and Vegetable Lo Mein
Chicken and Vegetable Lo Mein

What You Need:
  • 1/2 box thin spaghetti
  • 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 c chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 medium onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
  • 1 package sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 c thinly sliced carrots
  • 1 c broccoli florets
  • 1 c sugar snap pea pods, halved
  • 1 (15-ounce) can Chinese baby corn, drained and cut in thirds
  • 3 large chicken breasts, cut into small chunks


How You Do It:
  1. Cook the noodles according to the package directions until just tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the hoisin sauce, chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet. Stir-fry the ginger and onion for 2 minutes until onions are tender.
  4. Add the mushrooms and carrots and stir-fry 2 minutes more.
  5. Add the broccoli, pea pods, and corn. Stir-fry the vegetables for 2 more minutes, then transfer them to a large bowl.
  6. Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the pan. Add chicken and stir-fry it until no longer pink. Add the cooked noodles, vegetables, and sauce. Lightly toss the mixture until heated through, about 3 minutes.
Chicken and Vegetable Lo Mein recipe adapted from Fun Family Magazine

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