Low Carb Mixed Meat Chow Mein
Indulge in a flavorful and guilt-free twist on a classic takeout favorite with this **Low Carb Mixed Meat Chow Mein** recipe! Packed with tender chicken, succulent shrimp, and crisp, colorful veggies like bell peppers, carrots, and cabbage, this dish is elevated with the use of spiralized zucchini noodles, making it a perfect low-carbohydrate option for those watching their diet. The savory marinade, a blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil, infuses every bite with deep umami flavors, while a hint of garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes adds a spicy kick. Quick to prepare in under 40 minutes, this high-protein, veggie-loaded stir-fry is ideal for busy weeknight dinners or meal prepping. Serve piping hot and enjoy a wholesome, Asian-inspired meal that's both nutritious and delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams chicken breast
- 300 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 60 ml soy sauce
- 30 ml oyster sauce
- 15 ml sesame oil
- 2 large zucchini, spiralized
- 1 medium bell pepper, julienned
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 150 grams cabbage, thinly sliced
- 4 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 3 units green onions, chopped
- 30 ml olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into thin, bite-sized strips.
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Set aside.
Heat half of the olive oil in a large wok or pan over medium-high heat.
Add chicken strips and cook until browned and cooked through, around 5-6 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Add the shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside with the chicken.
In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil. Saute the garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add bell pepper, carrot, and cabbage, and stir-fry for about 3 minutes or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Add the zucchini noodles and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
Return the chicken and shrimp to the pan.
Pour the sauce mixture over the meats and vegetables. Toss everything well to coat and heat through.
Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and chopped green onions before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy your low-carb mixed meat chow mein!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.6 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 844 mg | 281% | |
| Sodium | 4906 mg | 213% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.7 g | ||
| Protein | 175.4 g | 351% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 464 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 4367 mg | 93% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
