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Whole30 Chicken Lo Mein

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This Whole30 chicken lo mein looks like the real deal Chinese takeout favorite, but it's made with palmini or veggie noodles for a healthier, paleo take! Naturally lightly sweetened and loaded with flavor, this one-pan meal satisfies that Asian craving with real, whole foods.
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 30 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 4 servings

Equipment

  • whisk
  • small mixing bowl
  • medium mixing bowl
  • Large wok

Ingredients

  • 2 14-ounce cans palmini (or other veggie noodle)

For the Sauce

For the Chicken

  • 1 pound chicken breasts (boneless, skinless, cut into small pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil

For the Veggies

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 cups mushrooms (sliced)
  • 2 cups Chinese cabbage (shredded)
  • 1 cup carrots (julienned)
  • 1 onion (medium, chopped or sliced)

For the Garnish

  • 3 green onions (chopped)

Instructions

  • Cook palmini noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In small bowl, whisk all sauce ingredients together, then set aside.
  • In medium sized bowl, toss chicken with coconut aminos, ginger, and garlic.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons avocado oil in a large wok. Wok should be nice and hot before adding chicken.
  • Add seasoned chicken. Cook for 5 minutes or until chicken starts to brown and is no longer pink inside. Transfer to plate and set aside.
    Seasoned chicken in a wok on a gas stove
  • Add remaining avocado oil to wok, then add onions and carrots. Cook until onions are almost translucent, approximately 4 minutes. Add mushrooms and cabbage, and while cook approximately one minute, while tossing ingredients together.
    Veggies added to wok
  • Add chicken back in to wok. Add cooked noodles and prepared sauce, then continue tossing. Cook on medium heat until sauce thickens.
    Palmini noodles on top of chicken and veggies in a large wok on a gas stove
  • Garnish with green onions and serve.

Recipe Notes

  • Make it Vegan: Leave out the chicken.
  • Make it Keto: Use miracle noodles (shirataki noodles) instead of palmini, and low sodium soy sauce instead of coconut aminos.
 
Recipe yields approximately 4 servings. Nutritional values shown apply to one serving. Calculations do include palmini noodles. Macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands of ingredients used.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1servingCalories: 399calProtein: 33gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1630mgPotassium: 836mgTotal Carbs: 28gFiber: 8gSugar: 4gNet Carbs: 20gVitamin A: 5733IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 2mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
https://mylifeinbalancegroup.com/whole30-chicken-lo-mein/