Healthy Chicken or Shrimp or Pork Lo Mein
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Healthy Chicken, Shrimp, or Pork Lo Mein—a quick, flavorful stir-fry loaded with tender protein options, vibrant vegetables, and a savory, umami-packed sauce. Featuring versatile lo mein noodles, crisp bell peppers, broccoli, snow peas, and the aromatic duo of garlic and ginger, this dish is a nutritious, better-than-takeout alternative you can customize to suit your craving. The low-sodium soy sauce base blended with oyster and hoisin sauces ensures a lighter yet rich flavor profile, while the quick 15-minute cook time makes it perfect for busy evenings. Serve this colorful, well-balanced meal hot and garnish with sliced green onions for a delightful finishing touch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Lo mein noodles (dried or fresh)
- 12 oz Chicken breast, shrimp, or pork loin (sliced into thin strips)
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tbsp Oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp Hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 large Carrot (julienned)
- 1 medium Bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup Snow peas
- 1 cup Broccoli florets
- 2 stalks Green onions (sliced)
- 2 tbsp Neutral oil (e.g., vegetable or avocado oil)
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Water
Instructions
Cook the lo mein noodles according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water to prevent sticking, and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Set the sauce aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the protein of your choice (chicken, shrimp, or pork) and cook until just cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Stir-fry the garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the carrot, bell pepper, snow peas, and broccoli. Stir-fry the vegetables for 3-4 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
Return the cooked protein to the skillet, along with the cooked noodles. Pour the sauce over the top and toss everything together to coat evenly.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and everything is heated through.
Remove from heat, garnish with green onions, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1502 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.0 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 290 mg | 97% | |
| Sodium | 3255 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.2 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.9 g | ||
| Protein | 128.5 g | 257% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 228 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2195 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
