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Freezer Chicken Lo Mein


  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

A delicious and easy-to-make chicken lo mein that you can prepare ahead and freeze for quick meals. Tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and savory sauce tossed with noodles make this a perfect freezer-friendly dinner.


Ingredients

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8 ounces dried lo mein noodles
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, julienned
1 cup snap peas, trimmed
1 cup shredded green cabbage
3 green onions, sliced thin
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup chicken broth
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste


Instructions

Cook the lo mein noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and chicken broth until smooth. Set the sauce mixture aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until the chicken is no longer pink and lightly browned, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the carrot, snap peas, and cabbage to the skillet. Stir-fry the vegetables for 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables and stir well to coat. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the cooked noodles and sliced green onions to the skillet. Toss everything together gently to combine and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
Remove from heat and let the lo mein cool completely before packing for freezing.
To freeze: Portion the cooled chicken lo mein into airtight freezer-safe containers or heavy-duty freezer bags. Label with the date and freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through, adding a splash of water or chicken broth if needed to loosen the sauce.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes