Chicken and Broccoli Lo Mein

INGREDIENTS:

For the sauce:

• 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger

For the Lo Mein:

• 8 ounces lo mein or whole grain spaghetti noodles, cooked according to package directions and drained
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1” cubes
• Salt and pepper
• 2–1/2 cups broccoli florets (about 1 head)
• 1 cup julienned carrots
• 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced (about 2 cups sliced)
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• Sesame seeds, for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

1. Begin cooking noodles according to package directions.  While noodles are cooking, combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine.  Set aside.

2. Season chicken with salt and pepper.  Heat the 2 tablespoons of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.  Add chicken and cook 6-7 minutes, or until done and no longer pink in the middle.  Remove from skillet and place on a plate.  Set aside.

3. Add broccoli, carrots and red peppers to the same skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until tender.

4. Return cooked chicken to pan.  Stir in noodles and sauce to evenly coat.  Cook, stirring frequently, until hot (about 2 minutes).

5. Top with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.