Healthy Chicken Lo-Mein with Zoodles
Ingredients
Ingredients for Lo-Mein:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 4 medium zucchini, made into zoodles (8 cups total)
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 (10 oz.) package shredded cabbage (about 4-5 cups)
- ¼ cup water
- 1 cup snow peas, cut in half
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
Ingredients for Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon ginger, from a jar, see shopping tips
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook onions and red bell peppers in microwave for 2 minutes, to soften.2. Make the zoodles. You need 8 cups total. See prep tips below.
- Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a wok or large nonstick pan. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until chicken is cooked through about 5 minutes. After done cooking, add garlic and stir for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, set chicken aside in a bowl or plate.
- Heat 1 more teaspoon oil. Immediately add zoodles, cabbage, softened onions/peppers to the pan and cook, tossing frequently for 4 minutes. Stir in ¼ cup water, snow peas, and carrots. Continue to cook for 3 minutes. Stir all the time.
- Meanwhile, prepare sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, ginger, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Once vegetables are done cooking, pour in sauce and toss to coat vegetables well. Add back cooked chicken. Stir-fry for 2 additional minutes.
- Divide lo-mein into bowls and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cupCalories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 32gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 555mgFiber: 10gSugar: 17gBlue Smart Points: 2Green Smart Points: 8Plus Points: 7