Chicken Lo Mein

Okay, so this is my experimental recipe for the week.  I got it from Recipe Zaar.  I really liked this recipe, it was quite simple and very good tasting.  I have go agree that you should not substitute the Sesame Oil for another oil, because you could really taste it and it tasted really good.  Plain olive oil would not work.  I do wonder though if Peanut Oil would taste good as well.  The Sesame Oil is pretty expensive, at least I couldn't find any that was cheap, so I might be tempted to use Peanut Oil to see how it tastes since is is so much cheaper.  I added Mushrooms to mine and it was great, I was going to add Brocoli, I think that would be a great addition, but I forgot to pick some up at the store while I was there so maybe next time.  There will be a next time too.  The whole family loved it and so did I.  Thank you Recipe Zaar for a great recipe.

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
3 (3 ounce) packages oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles, reserve 2 seasoning packets
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce, we use the Lite Soy sauce

2 cups coleslaw mix, packed
4 eggs, hard-boiled, sliced
Directions

1 In large, deep frying pan with lid, place chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper, into 1 Tbl. olive oil and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.

2 Cook over medium heat, covered, for 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is done.

3 Remove chicken from pan to cool slightly. Cut into bite-sized pieces, toss with 1 teaspoon sesame oil, cover and set aside. Do not drain frying pan. Add 1 1/2 Tbl. sesame oil to pan.

4 In pot, boil 3 pkgs. Ramen noodles for 3 minutes.

5 Drain and RINSE WELL.

6 Drain again and add to frying pan with 2 Tbl. soy sauce, cole slaw mix, reserved chicken and 2 of the seasoning packets from noodles.

7 Stir fry, stirring, over med-low heat for 3-5 minutes or til cabbage mix is tender and all is well mixed.

8 Top each individual serving with sliced or chopped egg if desired.

9 Also serve with additional soy sauce if desired.

10 Makes 4-6 servings.

11 *Do not substitute another oil for the sesame oil! That's what really makes this dish.

12 Nice additions: mushrooms, pea pods, water chestnuts, cooked broccoli and baby corn.