Chicken Dinner in 20 Minutes

Dinner doesn’t always have to be made from scratch and there are many frozen options on the market to choose from. One recipe that can get supper on the table in 20 minutes is Chicken Lo Mein. Frozen teriyaki stir-fry meal starters are perfect for nights that you have little time for preparation. The ingredients include 2 tablespoons of light sesame or vegetable oil, 2 ounces uncooked oriental noodles, 1 teaspoon of finely chopped garlic,
1 pound of chicken breast strips, 1/3 cup chopped onions, 4 cups coleslaw mix and 1 bag of frozen teriyaki stir-fry meal starter.

The first step is to cook and drain the noodles as directed on the package. While the noodles are cooking, heat oil in 4 to 6 quart Dutch oven over medium high heat. Cook garlic and chicken for 4 to 5 minutes stirring frequently. Add onions, coleslaw mix and meal starter vegetables with sauce. Cover and cook 7 to 9 minutes until vegetables are hot. Continue to cook 1 to 2 minutes more stirring constantly until the noodles are mixed well. This recipe has 425 calories, 15 grams total fat, 35 grams of protein and has 6 grams of dietary fiber.

Some substitutions to this recipe include ground pork for the chicken or 2 ounces of uncooked spaghetti if you don’t have oriental noodles. It can be garnished with extra chopped green onions, chopped peanuts or toasted sesame seeds. Make it a more healthful meal by serving chilled pineapple chunks and mandarin orange segments served over romaine lettuce. This is a quick and healthy meal that will save you time and energy in the kitchen throughout the week.