Sesame Lo Mein with Chicken & Vegetables

Ingredients:

• 6 oz. lo mein noodles
• 1 tsp. Asian (dark) sesame oil
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 3 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tbsp. Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
• 3/4 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 2 tsp. canola oil
• 1/4 lb. shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, caps thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups shredded Napa cabbage
• 1/4 lb. snow peas
• 4 scallions, chopped
• 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds

Makes 4 Serving (1 cup)

1. Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain in colander under cold water. Drain again. Transfer to medium bowl and toss with sesame oil. Combine broth, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons rice wine in cup.
2. Combine chicken pieces with remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce in another bowl and toss. Heat 1 teaspoon canola oil in wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 3-4 minutes; transfer to plate.
3. Return skillet to heat and add remaining 1 teaspoon canola oil. Add mushrooms and stir-fry until softened, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and stir-fry 30 seconds. Add cabbage, snow peas, and remaining 1 tablespoon rice wine; stir-fry until cabbage has wilted and snow peas are bright green, 2-3 minutes. Stir in noodles, chicken, and soy sauce mixture and cook, tossing, until heated thoroughly through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds.

WW POINTS VALUE: 7 pts.

 

Note: This recipe appears in the WW Tastier than Takeout Cookbook. Who does not crave Chinese food once in a while? I do enjoy Chinese food but not the takeout version because it has so much stuff in it I can't pronounce it. Plus there is too mush salt  and MSG in Chinese takeout food. This version of a classic Chinese dish can be made in 30 minutes or less it's tastier and good for you. Plus it's easier on your wallet and the environment without all the boxes you have to throw out. If you don't have snow peas on hand, substitute broccoli and it will taste just as good. This dish was succulent and juicy. You don't need to add salt to this dish because there is some saltiness in the soy sauce. You can also use steak, pork or shrimp in place of the chicken and it will still be delicious.