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.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Cook the lo mein noodles according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water to prevent sticking, and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Set the sauce aside.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Stir-fry the garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the carrot, bell pepper, snow peas, and broccoli. Stir-fry the vegetables for 3-4 minutes until just tender but still crisp.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and everything is heated through.

Step 9

Remove from heat, garnish with green onions, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1142.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1501.6

Total Fat 61.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.4g
Cholesterol 290.1mg	0%
Sodium 3255.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 110.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.1g	0%
Total Sugars 23.9g
Protein 128.5g	0%

Vitamin D 44.2IU	0%
Calcium 228.5mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 2194.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.5%

Protein: 34.2%

Carbs: 29.3%