Skinny Chicken Chow Mein: Better and Healthier than Takeout
Ingredients
Ingredients for Chow Mein:
- 8 ounces dry whole grain spaghetti, see shopping tips
- 2 cups celery, sliced on the diagonally
- 2 cups onion, diced
- 5 cups cabbage, shredded
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced (skin removed)
- Cooking spray
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Ingredients for Sauce:
- ⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce (6 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger (from a jar), see shopping tips
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti for about 6-7 minutes just until soft. Do not over cook.
- In the meantime, prep all vegetables and dice the chicken. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, add all sauce ingredients and mix until well blended. Set aside.
- Coat a large nonstick wok or pan with cooking spray. Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in pan.
- Add celery and onions and saute over medium-high heat for several minutes until onions become soft. Add cabbage and chicken. Saute another few minutes until soft. Turn down to medium heat, add noodles and soy sauce mixture. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes or until noodles are heated through. Stir constantly to blend everything.
- Store any leftovers in the fridge for a few days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 21gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 776mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gBlue Smart Points: 6Green Smart Points: 8Plus Points: 8