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Week of 9/17/18

Sesame Ginger Chicken Lo Mein
with broccoli / cashews

Active: 35 min Total: 35 min
Original GF Paleo Vegetarian
Sesame Ginger Chicken Lo Mein
This satisfying one-bowl meal is packed full of vegetables, noodles, and chicken coated in a rich, savory sauce.
Tags
Make Ahead
Proteins
Chicken, non-ground
Cuisines
Asian - Chinese
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Ingredients

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Servings:
4
Ginger Stir-Fry Sauce:
  • Ginger - 1 Tbsp , grated
  • Soy sauce, low-sodium - 1/4 cup
  • Vinegar, rice - 2 Tbsp
  • Oil, toasted sesame - 2 Tbsp
  • Honey - 2 Tbsp
  • Red pepper flakes (opt) - 1/4 tsp
Sesame Ginger Chicken Lo Mein:
  • Broccoli - 10 oz , chopped
  • Bell peppers, red - 1 , diced
  • Garlic - 2 cloves , chopped
  • Noodles, lo mein - 10 oz (sub Udon or soba noodles)
  • Green onions - 2 stalks , chopped, white and green parts separate
  • Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless - 1 lb , cubed
  • Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp + 1 Tbsp
  • Cashews, roasted and unsalted - 1/3 cup
  • Lime juice - 2 tsp
  • Sesame seeds, white (opt) - 2 tsp

Prep

  1. Make sauce - Grate ginger. Combine ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey, and red pepper flakes. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
  2. Broccoli / Bell peppers / Garlic - Prep as directed. Store separately. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
  3. Cook noodles - Cook noodles according to package instructions. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
  4. Green onions - Chop green onions, storing white and green parts separately. (Can be done up to 2 days ahead)
  5. Chicken - Slice chicken into cubes. Season with some salt and pepper. (Can be done 1 day ahead)

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Make

  1. Heat a wok with first part of cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and saute until chicken is cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Set chicken aside and return wok to heat.
  2. Add second part of cooking oil and then broccoli. Saute until broccoli is cooked through (add a splash of water and cover with a lid if you’d like the broccoli more tender), 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Add bell peppers, garlic, and white parts of green onions and saute for 1 minute. Pour sauce over top and bring to a simmer.
  4. Stir chicken, noodles, and cashews into stir-fry. Toss everything together.
  5. Squeeze lime juice over lo mein and top with sesame seeds and green parts of green onions. Enjoy!

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