Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Chicken Lo Mein



I decided to do another Takeout Makeover tonight using one of Craig's favorites: chicken lo mein. In Cantonese, lo mein means "stirred noodles," and this dish comes in many variations with all different combinations of meat and veggies. Traditionally, lo mein is a high calorie dish filled with sodium and fat. In this version, I used whole wheat spaghetti, lean skinless chicken breast, and lots of veggies. I also cut back the fat and sodium by using only one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and a small amount of low sodium soy sauce. Fresh garlic and ginger flavor this dish, which highlights lots of crisp fresh veggies. Next time you feel like reaching for a take out menu, try throwing this together instead.

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