People often order takeout for fuel during late-night study sessions or casual meals with family. If you’ve recently decided to eat healthier, that doesn’t mean you have to stop ordering takeout from your favorite Chinese restaurant. When browsing the menu, bypass fried foods and those high in carbohydrates in favor of these healthier alternatives.

How to Order Healthy Chinese Takeout

1. Chicken With Broccoli 

Chicken with broccoli is a popular dish made with chunks of skinless chicken that are stir-fried with broccoli. The protein and vegetables are tossed in a light brown sauce made of low-calorie beef broth, sugar, a bit of cornstarch, and oyster and soy sauces.

This combination gives the dish its sweet and tangy notes while bringing out the earthiness of the broccoli and buttery flavor of the chicken. The poultry is a great source of amino acids, and a 3.5-ounce serving provides half of the daily recommended protein intake. Broccoli is rich in fiber, to keep cholesterol low, and potassium to aid heart health. 

2. Chop Suey

Chicken, fish, beef, pork, or shrimp can be used in chop suey. The meat or seafood is stir-fried with eggs. Bean sprouts, celery, and cabbage are used to balance this protein-packed dish. The Chinese food gets its garlicky taste from the thick brown sauce made with soy and oyster sauces, salt, cornstarch, and cloves of garlic. Bean sprouts contain magnesium to keep bones strong. Cabbage is a good source of vitamin C, which helps manage high blood pressure.

3. Szechuan-Style Beef

If you prefer a spicy dish, add Szechuan-style beef to your takeout order. The thin slices of lean red meat are marinated in red wine, soy sauce, and cornstarch to make them tender. Chili peppers, garlic, and ginger give the steak its spicy bite. Lean red meat is a good source of iron to keep you energized, while ginger can help you fight colds.

To try any of the above dishes, order takeout from Me Lyng Restaurant in West Homestead, PA. The restaurant has an extensive array of healthy and delicious Vietnamese and Chinese food. View their complete menu online, or call (412) 464-1477 to ask questions and order delivery.