How to Make Easy Chicken Lo Mein

lo mein noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat noodles offer more fiber, while spaghetti is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a lower-calorie protein option, while chicken thighs are generally cheaper than breasts.

Marinate chicken with coconut aminos, oyster sauce, sesame oil, salt, and cornstarch; let rest for 15 minutes.

Prepare vegetables by chopping spring onions and garlic; set aside.

Boil 6 ounces of thin spaghetti in salted water with olive oil according to package instructions; save some pasta water and drain the rest.

In a regular pan, heat oil and add chopped garlic; sauté until fragrant.

Add marinated chicken to the pan with garlic and cook until done.

Add chopped spring onions to the pan, reserving some for garnish; stir well.

Add cooked spaghetti noodles to the pan; mix in reserved pasta water to loosen noodles.

Add more oyster sauce and coconut aminos to taste; season with black pepper, red pepper, and chili oil if desired; mix everything together.

Plate and serve, garnishing with additional green onions.

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