I recently discovered Chow Mein Stir-Fry vegetables in the vegetable section of the frozen foods. It occurred to me that by adding a sauce and some kind of protein, I could have a quick Chinese-style meal in about 15 minutes. The sauce goes together quickly in the magicBullet, but if you have a stir-fry sauce you especially like, you can use it instead to save even more time. This 15-Minute Chicken and Shrimp Chow Mein Stir-Fry has a delicious sauce, and because the frozen vegetables contain chow mein noodles, it’s a one dish meal.

Flav-r-Pac, the brand I found in my area for this vegetable and noodle stir-fry also makes one with rice, which can be substituted for the chow mein variety. This dish is great for a weeknight or when you’re in a hurry. It’s tasty, too, and the vegetables are crisp tender and flavorful. If you have some fresh vegetables in the fridge, you can throw a few in to add color and crunch.

6 Servings

Stir-fry sauce
1 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely minced
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red hot pepper, (optional)
1 cup chicken broth

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cleaned and thinly sliced
1/2 pound medium raw shrimp, deveined and tails off

2 16 oz. packages frozen chow mein stir fry

1. Mix the stir-fry sauce ingredients in a magicBullet or whisk together; set aside.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet.
3. Add the chicken and stir-fry until it is white.
4. Stir in the shrimp and stir for a minute or two until it is pink.
5. Add the Chow Mein stir-fry vegetables and stir until hot.
6. Add the stir-fry sauce and bring to a boil, stirring until thickened. Serve immediately.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 Calories from Fat 111
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 35% Protein 32% Carb. 33%

Nutrient Amount per Serving
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 39 mg
Sodium 522 mg
Total Carbohydrate 17 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugars 5 g
Protein 17 g

Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 0% Iron 5%