This chow mein costs less than ten dollars for a family-sized portion. Chicken chow mein is a great weeknight meal to make, when you are on a budget. Whether you are feeding a family of 4 or just for one, this meal is satisfying and cheap.
INGREDIENTS
- cooking oil for sauté - $0.28
- 1 lb angel hair pasta - $1.02
CHICKEN MARINADE
- 1 lb chicken breast - $3.40 (Buying a big pack is less per pound)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper - free
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce - $0.14
- 2 tsp baking soda - $0.02
STIR FRY
- 3 oz cabbage $0.13
- 2 celery sticks - $0.36
- 1 medium carrot - $0.20
- 1 or 2 scallions - $0.60
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic - $0.08
SAUCE
- (*adjust the sauce ratios to your preference*)
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce - $0.42
- 2 tsp sugar - $0.01
- 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil - $0.11
- 2 Tbsp water - free
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch - $0.03
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TOTAL: $6.80
