Healthy Chicken Chow Mein

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  • Prep Time

    2 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    22 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    344 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Healthy Chicken Chow Mein

This Healthy Chicken Chow Mein recipe is a classic quick and easy Chinese-inspired dish that you can feel good about feeding your family!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta (I used wholegrain pasta, but you can substitute with any noodles that you prefer)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic I use a jar of pre-minced fresh garlic for a shortcut, minced, fresh
  • ½ lb. chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into thin strips
  • 2 cups cabbage I used bagged coleslaw mix for a shortcut, finely shredded
  • 1 (14 ounce) stir-fry vegetables frozen, about 4 cups, slightly thawed
  • 1 (8 ounce) bamboo shoots canned, sliced, drained

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and place in a large bowl. Toss pasta with sesame oil.
  2. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, stir together broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  3. Heat a large skillet or a wok over medium-high heat and coat with vegetable oil or spray with cooking spray. Add garlic and chicken and stir for about 3 minutes, or until no longer pink. Remove chicken from skillet and cover with foil to keep warm.
  4. Add cabbage, stir-fry vegetable blend, and bamboo shoots to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes (or until cabbage is wilted and vegetables are tender).
  5. Add broth mixture, cooked pasta, and cooked chicken back to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir-fry for 2 more minutes, or until sauce thickens. Serve.

Notes

  • Use just about any of your favorite fresh or frozen vegetables! You can stick with just broccoli, or mix it up with grated carrots, snow peas, or frozen green peas.
  • Change up the protein by using strips of beef or shrimp in lieu of the chicken. or turkey would also work in lieu of the chicken.
  • Vegetarian? Skip the meat and toss in a few extra bamboo shoots, tofu, or some more veggies!
  • Use just about any of your favorite fresh or frozen vegetables! You can stick with just broccoli, or mix it up with grated carrots, snow peas, or frozen green peas.
  • Change up the protein by using strips of beef or shrimp in lieu of the chicken. or turkey would also work in lieu of the chicken.
  • Vegetarian? Skip the meat and toss in a few extra bamboo shoots, tofu, or some more veggies!
  • If you like a spicy dish, serve the stir fry with crushed red pepper flakes or Sriracha hot sauce.
  • Is Chicken Chow Mein healthy? We keep this particular recipe healthy with wholegrain pasta, plenty of vegetables and lean protein. The dish uses minimal fat and sugar. The stir fry is not low carb, gluten-free, or Keto-friendly, as it calls for wheat noodles.
  • The sesame oil adds so much rich, Asian flavor to this dish -- don't skip it!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/4 of the recipe Calories 344kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 53.6g (18%) Protein 22.3g (45%) Fat 4.6g (7%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 560.2mg (23%) Potassium 301.1mg (6%) Fiber 8.4g (34%) Sugar 9.6g (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 344 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of the recipe
Calories 344kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 53.6g 18%
Protein 22.3g 45%
Fat 4.6g 7%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 560.2mg 23%
Potassium 301.1mg 6%
Fiber 8.4g 34%
Sugar 9.6g 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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