Chicken Lo Mein

So, had a business trip these last few days. Great fun, I suppose. Probably the worst part was having to eat out every meal. And not just wanting to eat out at different places. No no, we ate out at some Italian joint every meal. I'm over penne. Totally reaffirmed my desire to come home and just cook something for me.

Ugh. Real Food Please!

Ingredients (I hate exact measurements in cooking...)

--Chicken--enough for how ever many you're serving. I use about one breast for myself.

--Chinese Egg Noodles, Angel Hair pasta, or Spaghetti enough for however many servings

--1-2 teaspoons of finely chopped Ginger.

--Sliced mushrooms, canned or fresh, whatever you have

--Red Onion sliced fine

--2 tablespoon(ish) Soy Sauce

--2 tablespoon(ish) teriyaki sauce

--Teriyaki marinade (optional, see explanation below)

--1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil

--Carrots, peeled and sliced (or grated)

--Celery, cut fine.

--Chow Mein Noodles (the crunchy kind)

Preparation:

1.Cut up chicken into strips or cubes whatever you prefer, and put aside. If you want, you can marinade it in teriyaki marinade that you get at the store. Adds flavor but not necessary.
2.Cook noodles, drain and set aside.
3.In a small bowl, mix soy and teriyaki sauce. If you have the teriyaki marinade, you can add it but again, not necessary. Set soy mix aside.
4. In Wok or large frying pan heat the Sesame oil. Add ginger, cook for about 30 seconds, add onion. Stir and cook for 2 minutes, add carrot, celery, and mushrooms, cook for 2 minutes and all veggies out of the pan.
5. Cook chicken until done. Add back veggies, and noodles and put in the soy sauce mixture. Mix til heated. Add Chow Mein Noodles and you're done.

Variations:

Chicken is my primary protein of choice due to its limitless possibilities and, heck, it's cheap. You could also use Shrimp or Beef if you prefer. For all you Vegetarians out there, Add in a few more vegitable options (Green Pepper chopped into slices, bean sprouts, little ears of corn, etc.) and you could make it with no meat.

Unlike Laura, I actually have a microwave, and it is spectacular the next day. Also you could reheat it in the wok again. Add a bit more soy sauce if you run dry when frying a second time.

Enjoy!!

Julie