Description
A flavorful twist on classic lo mein, this gluten-free chicken dish is quick to make and loaded with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (about 1 lb), thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free reduced-sodium tamari
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- Pinch of white pepper
- 8 oz gluten-free spaghetti or ramen noodles
- High-heat cooking oil
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup gluten-free reduced-sodium tamari (for sauce)
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for sauce)
- 1–2 teaspoons chili sauce (like Sriracha)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Pinch of white pepper (for sauce)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Cut chicken breasts into thin strips and toss with tamari, cornstarch, and white pepper.
- Cook the noodles: Boil water and cook the gluten-free noodles as per package instructions, then drain.
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet, heat cooking oil until shimmering.
- Cook the chicken: Add marinated chicken in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes. Toss to cook through until no longer pink.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add garlic and white parts of green onions, sauté for 30 seconds, then add broccoli and coleslaw, stir-frying until tender.
- Combine noodles and sauce: Add cooked noodles and chicken to the skillet, pour in sauce mixture, and toss to combine while cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve and garnish: Remove from heat and toss in green onions. Serve hot with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu. Customize with extra vegetables or different protein as you prefer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: gluten-free, chicken, lo mein, stir-fry, healthy, comfort food