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Delicious Gluten-Free Chicken Lo Mein served in a bowl with colorful vegetables

Gluten-Free Chicken Lo Mein

A cozy and easy weeknight dinner featuring gluten-free noodles, savory chicken, and seasonal vegetables.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Noodles

  • 8 oz gluten-free lo mein-style noodles or rice noodles Look for firm, chewy noodles.

Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced Use your preferred cut.

Vegetables

  • 1 medium carrot, julienned
  • 1 medium bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups baby spinach or bok choy, chopped
  • 3 stalks green onions, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

Sauces & Oils

  • 2 tbsp neutral oil (avocado or vegetable)
  • 3 tbsp gluten-free tamari (or gluten-free soy sauce alternative)
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce (gluten-free variety) or a mushroom-based sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Seasoning

  • to taste Salt and pepper

Garnish

  • optional toasted sesame seeds and chili flakes For garnish.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Cook gluten-free noodles according to package directions until al dente, rinse under cold water, toss with a little oil to prevent sticking, and set aside.
  • Toss sliced chicken with 1 tbsp tamari, 1/2 tsp sesame oil, and a pinch of pepper. Let rest for 10 minutes.

Cooking

  • In a wok or skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken in a single layer and sear for about 3 to 4 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • Add a touch more oil to the pan, sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Then add carrots and bell pepper, stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add spinach or bok choy and green onions until bright and wilted.
  • Return chicken to the pan with noodles. Stir together remaining tamari, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil; pour over stir-fry. Toss gently until everything is coated and heated through, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.

Finishing

  • Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with sesame seeds and chili flakes. Serve hot.

Notes

Use high heat and a roomy pan for quick sear; rinse cooked noodles to prevent gumminess; taste as you go for seasoning adjustments.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g
Keyword comfort food, easy dinner, gluten-free, Gluten-Free Chicken Lo Mein, Weeknight Meal
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