Chicken Chow Mein

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Ingredients

  • 2 (12-oz) pkg frozen zucchini spirals
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 Tbsp honey 
  • 2 tsp dark sesame oil
  • 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into ½-inch strips
  • 3 Tbsp canola oil, divided
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 1 (10-oz) pkg angel hair coleslaw
  • 6 green onions, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger (or use ¼ tsp ground ginger)
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • Crushed red pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Microwave zucchini according to package directions. Cool slightly; drain, and squeeze out excess moisture using a kitchen towel or paper towels.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
  3. Sauté chicken, in batches if necessary, in 2 Tbsp hot canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 6 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate; keep warm.
  4. Cook carrots and celery in 1 Tbsp hot canola oil in skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes. Add slaw, onions, ginger, and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  5. Add zucchini, chicken, and soy sauce mixture to skillet. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with red pepper, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 6
Calories
275
275
Fat (g) 13 13
Sat. Fat (g) 2 2
Protein (g) 26 26
Carb (g) 15 15
Fiber (g) 3 3
Sodium (mg) 1023 1023

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