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Easy Chicken Lo Mein - takes less than 30 minutes to make and way better and healthier than takeout!

• For the Lo Mein
• 6 ounces dry lo mein noodles (can also use dry spaghetti, angel hair or linguine noodles)
• 1 medium skinless boneless chicken breast, cut into 1" chunks
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1/3 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup snow peas, snap peas and/or bok choy)
• salt and black pepper, to taste
• For the sauce
• 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce (can also use gluten free tamari or coconut aminos for paleo)
• 3 tablespoons oyster flavored sauce (if allergic - leave out and use more soy sauce or hoisin sauce can be used but the flavor won't be quite the same since it's sweeter)
• 1 tablespoon of rice wine, Mirin or dry sherry
• 2 teaspoons honey or brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons of sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons corn starch
• 2/3 cup water (plus more as needed to thin out sauce)
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional but if you already have it in your pantry, give it a try - it adds that extra rich umami flavor)
• 1/2 teaspoon of dark soy sauce (optional & only if you have it in your pantry - it adds extra richness and darker color)
• 1 - 2 teaspoons of chili garlic paste, red pepper chili flakes or Sriracha sauce - optional or to taste
• For meal prep
• Lunch containers

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