Dinner for 4

Chicken Lo Mein with fresh peas and snap peas

Name: Chicken Lo Mein with fresh peas and snap peas
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 red bell pepper; 8 oz bean sprouts; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger; 4 green onions; 1 package fresh egg noodles; 1/2 cup hoisin sauce; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 4 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp hoisin sauce; 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 2 tsp sesame oil; 4 tsp cornstarch

$13.87for 430 minServes 4

Sliced chicken, fresh noodles, vegetables, and a savory sauce cook together in one skillet for a quick noodle meal.

Chicken Lo Mein with fresh peas and snap peas

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 2 lb$3.49/lb typical	2 lb	$6.98Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.2 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.47Typical price
	Fresh peas and snap peas, 0.5 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.5 lb	$1.75Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Fresh ginger, 0.25 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.10Typical price
	Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical	0.5	$0.68Typical price
	Egg noodles, 10 oz$0.14/oz typical	10 oz	$1.40Typical price
	Broth, 4.25 oz$0.07/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.29Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$13.87

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSoy sauceAsian sauces and pastesCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Chinese Dairy-free High-protein Family Dinners Spring

Typical price

$3.47 per serving$13.87 for 4

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Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 red bell pepper
8 oz bean sprouts
1 tbsp vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
4 green onions
1 package fresh egg noodles
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/2 cup chicken broth
4 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
4 tsp cornstarch

Steps

Slice the chicken and red pepper, mince the garlic, and chop the green onions.
Whisk the broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a small bowl.
Boil the fresh egg noodles according to the package directions, then drain them.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir-fry the chicken for 7 minutes.
Add the pepper, bean sprouts, garlic, ginger, and green onions, then cook for 4 minutes.
Add the noodles and sauce, toss for 3 minutes, and cook until the chicken reaches 165 F.

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