Lunchbox Chicken Lo Mein Noodles
Lunchbox Chicken Lo Mein Noodles features velveted chicken, springy egg noodles, and crisp vegetables tossed in a glossy soy–oyster sauce. The flavors are balanced and comforting, with a hint of sesame richness and a satisfying bite from the noodles. Perfect for weeknight dinners or packing into bento portions for a flavorful midday meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lunchbox Chicken Lo Mein Noodles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 61 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the chicken, egg, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl.
- 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the noodles and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Add the vegetables and stir-fry until soft, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the vegetables to a bowl.
- 4
Add the remaining vegetable oil to the wok. Add the chicken and stir-fry until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a bowl.
- 5
Stir the remaining cornstarch with water in a bowl until smooth; add to the wok. Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken.
- 6
Return the vegetables and chicken to the wok and stir until the sauce is evenly distributed. Turn off the heat and let stand for 3 minutes. Serve over noodles in a bento box.
- Calories 674.23 kcal High 34%
- Protein 43.19 g Good Source 86%
- Carbohydrate 82.36 g 30%
- Total Fat 19.48 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 3.85 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 247.72 mg High 83%
- Sodium 1850.52 mg High 80%
- Dietary Fiber 8.03 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 9.63 g --
- Added Sugars 3.0 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 69.26 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 4.78 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 524.97 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 286.55 mcg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin C 3.85 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Lunchbox Chicken Lo Mein Noodles is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Cornstarch, Eggs, and Fine Egg Noodles. Each serving provides about 674.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lunchbox Chicken Lo Mein Noodles made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Cornstarch, Eggs, Fine Egg Noodles, Mixed Vegetables. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lunchbox Chicken Lo Mein Noodles?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 674.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lunchbox Chicken Lo Mein Noodles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Lunchbox Chicken Lo Mein Noodles healthy?
- Lunchbox Chicken Lo Mein Noodles has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 674.23 calories and 43.19 g of protein, or 86% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1850.52 mg (80% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.85 g (19% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.0 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Eggs, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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