Sesame Ginger Chicken Lo Mein
with broccoli / cashews
This satisfying one-bowl meal is packed full of vegetables, noodles, and chicken coated in a rich, savory sauce.
Ingredients
- 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
- 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
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Prep
- 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)
- Broccoli / Bell peppers / Garlic - Prep as directed. Store separately. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
- Cook noodles - Cook noodles according to package instructions. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
- Green onions - Chop green onions, storing white and green parts separately. (Can be done up to 2 days ahead)
- Chicken - Slice chicken into cubes. Season with some salt and pepper. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
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Make
- 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.
- 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.
- Add bell peppers, garlic, and white parts of green onions and saute for 1 minute. Pour sauce over top and bring to a simmer.
- Stir chicken, noodles, and cashews into stir-fry. Toss everything together.
- Squeeze lime juice over lo mein and top with sesame seeds and green parts of green onions. Enjoy!
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Reviews
Ratings
74 reviews
This was my first time cooking tofu, it was definitely something different I got it crisp outside but then the inside didn't have much taste. Though I suppose you not supposed to pick out and taste a tofu by it's self. This dish would have been good to leave out the tofu and do whole mushrooms as well. I'd say double up on the broccoli and sauce.
0 HelpfulWe really enjoyed this. I didn’t add the chilli flakes (toddler) and added a splash of fish sauce and chili oil to the adult portion. We didn’t have cashews, almonds worked great.
0 HelpfulEasy and so yummy! This one was my husband's favorite. I think I'll add more broccoli next time though. The amount called for might be enough for most people but I like to see more green in my meals!
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