One-Pan Chicken Chow Mein

Ingredients

• 150 g noodles or pasta (Any noodles or pasta; cook separately before adding to the stir-fry.)
• 1 tsp olive oil (For cooking the chicken.)
• 300 g chicken breast (Thinly sliced.)
• 0.5 tsp salt and black pepper (Seasoning; the source lists 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.)
• 1 tsp paprika (Season the chicken.)
• 1 lemon juice (Juice of 1 lemon, squeezed over the chicken.)
• 3 cup green cabbage (Chopped.)
• 1 cup carrots (Shredded.)
• 1 cup green onions (Chopped.)
• 0.5 cup celery (Chopped.)
• 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce (Use as the stir-fry seasoning sauce.)
• 1 tbsp garlic (Minced.)
• 1 tbsp ginger (Minced.)
• 1 tbsp honey (Brown sugar may be used instead.)
• red pepper flakes (Optional topping, to taste.)

Steps

1. 1

   Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles or pasta and cook for about 5 minutes, or according to the package directions, until just tender. Drain thoroughly and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced chicken breast, salt and pepper, paprika, and lemon juice.

3. 3

   Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is opaque and lightly browned and reaches 165°F/74°C in the thickest pieces. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate.

4. 4

   Add the chopped cabbage, shredded carrots, chopped green onions, celery, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, and minced ginger to the same skillet. Stir-fry until the vegetables soften but still retain some texture, about 3–5 minutes.

5. 5

   Return the cooked noodles and chicken to the skillet. Add the honey, then toss everything together until the noodles are coated and the chicken and noodles are heated through, about 1–2 minutes.

6. 6

   Divide the chow mein between two servings. Finish with red pepper flakes if desired. Optional additions include edamame, red peppers, green beans, broccoli, or a small drizzle of sesame oil after cooking.

Notes

The stated nutrition is 446 calories, 40 g protein, 58 g carbohydrates, and 6 g fat per serving. Nutrition can vary substantially depending on the noodles or pasta used. Add sesame oil only after cooking for extra flavor.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• one-pan
• 20-minute
• high-protein
• lower-calorie
• stir-fried
• chicken
• meal-prep