Chicken Low Mein (meatless)

Portion Size: 1 ½ cup 

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
1 lb.  pound cooked meatless chicken, cut into thin slices 
1-pound linguine packageFor vegan: use vegan pasta
¼  cups low sodium soy sauce 
½ cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil 
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoons black pepper
¼ cup  canola or olive oil 
2 cups snap peasWashed and trimmed
¼ cup white sweet onionWashed, trimmed and diced 
1 cup sliced white mushroomsWashed, trimmed and sliced
1 cup sliced red bell pepperWashed, trimmed and sliced
2 teaspoons garlicWashed, peeled and minced. 
¼ cup  green onionsWashed, trimmed and sliced. 

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Bring large stock pot of water to boil.  Cook linguine until tender yet firm to the bite. (about 8-9 minutes) 
2Whisk soy sauce, vinegar, cornstarch, sugar, pepper  and sesame oil together in a small bowl.
3Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook snap peas and until onion is soft.  Add chicken, mushrooms, red bell pepper, garlic and ginger. Cook until internal temperature reaches 145°F for 15 seconds for chicken.
4Stir in sauce and cook until sauce is thickened. Add linguine to mixture and toss to coat. 
5Top with green onions. Serve immediately.

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