HEALTHY FRI-YAY RECIPE! CHICKEN LO MEIN, Y'ALL! Edition #10.2

Chicken Lo Mein is a Chinese noodle dish with?soft, steamed egg noodles, a rich sauce, lean protein (chicken, shrimp, beef), and vegetables?that are typically stir-fried together.

In our recipe, we substitute zucchini noodles for egg noodles and found a fantastic balance between tasty and healthy for the sauce. Enjoy!

Yield: 4 servings

Complete Lean & Green Meal: 1 leaner, 3 green, 1 healthy fat, 3 condiments

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 tbsp + 2 tsp sesame oil, divided

1? lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced

? tsp ground black pepper

2 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp oyster sauce

1 garlic clove, minced

2 tsp peeled and minced fresh ginger root

2 scallions, trimmed and sliced with white and green parts separated

4 oz. fresh mushrooms (any kind), sliced

1 medium red bell pepper, seeds and membranes removed, sliced

3 cups zucchini noodles

Directions

1. In a large wok or skillet, heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken, season with black pepper, and cook until chicken is done (internal temperature 165?F). Remove from wok or skillet and set aside.
2. While the chicken cooks, prepare the sauce by combining the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and 2 tablespoons sesame oil in a bowl and whisking together. Set aside.
3. With the same wok or skillet used to cook the chicken, heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil and add the garlic, ginger, and white scallion pieces; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and bell peppers and continue to cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Add zucchini noodles and toss to combine.
4. Pour in the sauce and add the chicken; cook until zucchini is tender and mixture is heated through, about 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Garnish with green parts of scallions.

Nutrition Facts: Per serving: 330 calories, 48g protein, 9g carbohydrate, 10g fat

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