Chicken Lo Mein (meatless)

Portion Size: 3 oz. boneless meat, ½ cup pasta, ½ cup vegetables (approx. 1 ½ cups)

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
2 ½ pounds meatless chicken Cut into small thin strips
1 lb. spaghettiFor vegan: use vegan pasta
1/2 cup reduced-sodium  soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
¼ cup hot water
1 tablespoon vegan chicken bouillon(or sub. Chicken if using chicken or shrimp)
¼ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons garlic powder or garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoon oil
2 cups carrotsWash thoroughly, peeled,  and sliced thin
2 cups broccoli Wash thoroughly, cut into bite size pieces
1 large onionWash thoroughly before cutting, sliced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point / Quality Assurance
1In a small bowl, dissolve chicken  bouillon in hot water. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil and garlic in the small bowl. Stir.
2Prepare pasta according to directions on package. Drain reserving 1 cup water
3In a medium high heated skillet, add oil. Add chicken and heat. Add sauce mixture, cook all together for about 2 minutes and remove from pan.Minimum Temperature 165°F for chicken
4In the same pan, sauté onions until golden brown. Remove from heat.
5In a separate skillet, stir fry carrot until just tender. Add broccoli and cook until just tender.
6In a large pot combine reserved water, pasta, vegetables and chicken.  Toss to coat. Top with sesame seeds. Serve hot.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates