Dinner for 4

Chicken Dragon Noodles

Name: Chicken Dragon Noodles
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 12 oz lo mein noodles; 3 tbsp canola oil; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tbsp rice wine or dry sherry; 1 tbsp chili oil; 2 tbsp sriracha sauce; 2 tsp asian sesame oil; 1/4 cup brown sugar packed; 1/4 cup water; 2 boneless chicken breast halves; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup green onions; 1 cup carrots; 1 red bell pepper; 4 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Lo mein noodles combine with cooked chicken, crisp vegetables, garlic, and a sweet, spicy soy sauce.

Typical price

$10.53for 4 servings

$2.63 per serving$10.53 for 4

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

Chinese Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Ramen and Asian noodles$0.18/oz typical	12 oz	$2.16Typical price
Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical	1 lb	$3.49Typical price
Green onions$1.19 each typical	0.5	$0.59Typical price
Carrots$1.09/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.31Typical price
Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.39Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.53

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSoy sauceAsian sauces and pastesHot sauceSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

12 oz lo mein noodles
3 tbsp canola oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp rice wine or dry sherry
1 tbsp chili oil
2 tbsp sriracha sauce
2 tsp asian sesame oil
1/4 cup brown sugar packed
1/4 cup water
2 boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup green onions
1 cup carrots
1 red bell pepper
4 cloves garlic
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Steps

Boil the lo mein noodles according to the package timing, drain them, and set them aside.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook it in 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until it reaches 165 F.
Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then slice it into thin strips.
Whisk the soy sauce, rice wine, chili oil, sriracha, sesame oil, brown sugar, and water in a small bowl.
Heat the remaining oil in the skillet, then stir-fry the carrots, bell pepper, green onions, and garlic for 5 minutes.
Add the noodles, chicken, and sauce, then toss over medium heat for 3 minutes.
Top with cilantro and sesame seeds.

Swaps

Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

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