Whats Cookin' Wednesdays; Chicken Lo Mein

On the menu for tonight: Chicken Lo Mein
Serves: 6 to 8

Ingredients: 
-1/2 lb angel hair pasta
-3 tbsp hoisin sauce
-1/4 c chicken broth
-2 tbsp soy sauce
-2 tsp toasted sesame oil
-1 tsp cornstarch
-2 tbsp vegetable oil
-1 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
-1 medium onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
-4 to 5 shiitake mushroom caps, thinly sliced
-1/2 c thinly sliced carrots
-1 c broccoli florets
-1 c sugar snap pea pods, halved
-1 (15 oz) can chinese baby corn, drained & cut in thirds
-1 to 1 1/4 lbs skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite size strips

1) Cook the noodles according to the package directions until just tender. Drain water. Rinse noodles with cold water, drain well & set aside.
2) In a small bowl, mix hoisin sauce, chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Set sauce aside.
3) Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the ginger for 30 seconds. Add onion and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and carrots and stir-fry for 2 minutes more. Finally, add broccoli, pea pods and corn. Stir-fry the vegetables for 2 more min then transfer them to a plate.
4) Heat remaining tbsp of oil in the pan. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
5) Turn heat down to medium and add vegetables. Using two spatulas or wooden spoons, lightly toss the mixture until heated through.


& Enjoy! Yummmmmmy right???