Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Chicken Lo Mein

Prep / Total time : 40 minutes     Serves  4

This simple  spur-of-the-minute  supper is special enough to serve guests .

4            ounces  angel hair pasta
2            tablespoons  cornstarch
1/4         cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2            tablespoons rice vinegar
2            tablespoons  hoisin sauce
1            tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2            garlic cloves , minced
1            pound  boneless chicken brests , cut into strips
2            tablespoons  canola  oil , divided
2            cups fresh broccoli florets
1            cup julienned carrots
1/4         cup salted  peanuts , finely chopped

1 .       Cook pasta  according to package directions . Meanwhile , in a small bowl  , combine  the cornstarch , soy sauce  , vinegar , hoisin sauce , ginger  and garlic  until smooth ; set aside .
2 .       In a large  skillet or wok , stir-fry chicken  in 1 tablespoon oil  for 5 to 8 minutes  or until no longer pink . Remove  with a slotted spoon . Drain pasta  ans set aside .
3.       Stir-fry broccoli  and carrots  in remaining oil  for 5 to 6 minutes  or until crisp-tender . Stir cornstarch  mixture  and add to the pan . Bring to a boil ; cook and stir  for 2 minutes  or until thickened. Stir in chicken  and pasta ; heat through . Sprinkle with peanuts .        

12 comments:

  1. oooo la la, Marion loves Chicken Lo Mein. When I showed her your the picture of your meal she asked me to make it for dinner, tonight! I already have a huge chicken to cook for dinner but, I sure know what to do with the leftovers!

    Thanks for sharing, Nee...

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    1. Hi Louise , it's a nice dish to make with leftover chicken , quick and easy , my sister also uses pork and call it Pork Lo Mein .... I love putting a twist on my recipes so my family will have a different taste , thanks for stopping by :)
      P.S. (((HUGS))) to you and Marion .

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  2. This sounds really tasty and quick! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Hi Nellie , it is quick and easy an easy dish for busy people . Thanks for stopping by :).

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  3. Looks delicious! Perfect for any meal of the day!

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    1. Hi Joyce , fast and easy and so delicious , thanks for stopping by :).

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  4. Mmm, i sure love this..and using pasta is another great way of enjoying lo mein!

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  5. Hi Lena , you can use pasta in so many ways , thanks for stopping by :)

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  6. Dear Nee, This looks soooo good! Who doesn't love Lo Mein of any kind! It is simple, you use all fresh ingredients, and at least you know what you put in it. Fabulous job! I had chicken tonight, like Louise, so with the leftovers I will try this. Thank you for sharing...Blessings for a great week...Dottie :)

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    1. Hi Dottie , you don't have to spent all your time in the kitchen to put on a healthy meal , like you I sometime use leftover ham and call it Ham Lo Mein :D thanks for stopping by :)

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  7. Hi Nee, this chicken lo mein is my favourite. Simple, easy, healthy n yummy :)

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    1. Hi Ivy , one of my kids favorite dishes also or so they say , I do think everything is their favorite thanks for stopping by :).

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