Chicken and Broccoli Lo Mein with Sriracha Sauce

Here's to another meal prep Sunday in the books! I've been traveling so much lately that having a weekend at home to clean, cook, and relax was exactly what the doctor ordered. I've had such a great time visiting family and friends but there is nothing quite like coming home and taking a deep breath. It was a gorgeous weekend and I was finally able to make use of the pool. I spent a few hours soaking up the sun, reading a ridiculous romance novel (my favorite guilty pleasure), and swimming mini laps. It was the perfect Sunday afternoon. As the old saying goes, a Sunday well spent is a week of content? I think I messed that up :) Any who, while the pool was fantastic, cooking up food for the week was essential. I have approximately 8 weeks until my summer vacation to Cape Cod, Bar Harbor, and Portland, ME with my mother and sister. I have to keep my healthy eating on track and the best way for me is to meal plan. If I plan it, I stick to it. Not only does it keep my eating in check, but it keeps my budget in check. Seeing as I want to fully enjoy my vacation, I need to keep a mindful eye on my expenses for the next two months. 

Here are my meals for the week:

Breakfast: 

Broccoli Cheddar and Tomato Frittata 

Kale and Mixed Fruit Smoothies (made as needed, not prepped) 

Lunch/Dinner:

Summer Gazpacho with Avocado and Croutons (Recipe found HERE)

Lo Mein with Chicken and Broccoli

Mongolian Beef over Cauliflower Rice and a side of Green Beans 

Mediterranean Shrimp Couscous with Green Beans 

Snacks: 

Diced Watermelon

Strawberries

Carrot Sticks with Hummus 

It's not too fancy but it keeps my palate interested. I intersperse the bigger meals between lunch and dinner so that I'm not having the same thing day in and day out. This helps me from getting bored. I also shop for ingredients that I will use in multiple meals, keeping cost and waste down. Eating healthy doesn't have to be complicated or hard. It does take a little work and there are certainly days where I  simply wish to get take out and past out on the couch. But once I prep, I never regret it and honestly the meals I eat are probably better than most take out. My mom so generously reminded me that it has been a while since I've posted a recipe. So this one is for you! 

Chicken and Broccoli Lo Mein

Adpated from: Baker by Nature

For Chicken and Broccoli: 

2 Tbsp. Coconut Aminos (or Soy Sauce)

1 Tbsp. Sesame Oil

2 Tbsp. Sriarcha Sauce

1 tsp. Arrowroot Powder (or Cornstarch)

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 Tbsp. brown sugar 

1 package Chicken Thighs, trimmed of fat and cubed

1 head of broccoli cut into bite sized pieces, blanched (boiled for 2-4 minutes, then placed in ice bath)

1 egg, scrambled and cooked with red pepper flakes 

For Lo Mein:

1 package Lo Mein, prepared using package directions (boiled for 4 minutes) 

2 Tbsp. Coconut Aminos

1 Tbsp. Sesame Oil

2 Tbsp. Sriracha Sauce

1 Tbsp. Brown Sugar

1 inch fresh Ginger, grated (using microplane)

1-2 cloves garlic, minced 

1 pkg. Snow peas

2 large Carrots, grated or spiralized 

3 Green Onions, sliced green and white parts separated 

In a large wok or skillet, brown cubed chicken thighs (seasoned with salt and pepper). While chicken is browning, combine sauce (coconut aminos, sesame oil, sriracha sauce, arrowroot powder, garlic, brown sugar) in a small bowl. Add the blanched broccoli and sauce to the chicken, cook for an additional 5 minutes. While chicken is cooking, prepare lo mein noodles as directed. Remove chicken and broccoli into a large bowl and set aside. Using the same wok or skillet, place a bit of oil and cook the egg with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Once cooked, remove and place in bowl with chicken and broccoli. In the same wok, cook snow peas, green onions (white part only, reserve green part), and carrots until charred about 3 minutes. Prepare Lo Mein sauce as the snow peas cook (coconut aminos, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, sriracha sauce). Add noodles and sauce and mix until coated. Add chicken, broccoli, and egg. Combine until all ingredients are coated completely. Garnish with the greens of the green onion and a drizzle of sriracha! Enjoy! 

This had a nice kick to it, but feel free to adjust the level of sriracha based on your taste preference. Remember you can always add more! If you can't find Lo Mein noodles, whole wheat spaghetti would work just fine. Make it vegetarian by omitting the chicken and substituting tofu, yum! I would do it!  This is ten times better than any take out you'll get and I promise you won't mind eating these leftovers! This recipe serves about 4, so I will have plenty for the week! This took approximately 45 minutes to make and with all the extra steps it was definitely one I would make on a Sunday instead of during the week. 

As always, let me know if you try the recipe! Pictures would be great! Comments/Suggestion always welcome! Love you guys!

 Happy Father's Day to all the dad's out there. Especially to Cliff! Dad you are the best and I can't wait to cook you up something delicious for 4th of July!