Whole30 Chicken Chow Mein
Transform your mealtime with this delicious Whole30 Chicken Chow Mein, a healthy twist on the classic Chinese takeout favorite! Made with tender chicken breast, vibrant vegetables, and zucchini noodles (zoodles) instead of traditional noodles, this dish is grain-free, gluten-free, and packed with nutrient-dense ingredients. A savory coconut aminos and arrowroot slurry lends an umami-rich sauce that perfectly coats the stir-fried chicken and crisp veggies like carrots, red bell peppers, and onions. Infused with fresh ginger and garlic, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Top it off with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onions, and you've got a satisfying, Whole30-approved meal that doesn't compromise on flavor. Whether you're following a Whole30, paleo, or clean-eating lifestyle, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 3 large zucchini
- 0.5 cup coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 inch piece ginger
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 small onion
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Spiralize the zucchini into noodles and set them aside.
Thinly slice the chicken breast into strips.
In a small bowl, combine coconut aminos and arrowroot powder to make a slurry.
Finely chop the garlic and ginger.
Julienne the carrots and red bell pepper, and thinly slice the onion.
Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken strips, season with salt and black pepper, and stir-fry until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of avocado oil.
Add garlic, ginger, sliced onion, carrots, and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet, toss to combine, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, pour the coconut amino and arrowroot slurry over everything, and stir well to incorporate.
Continue cooking and tossing the mixture for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve immediately and enjoy a Whole30-approved, healthier version of Chicken Chow Mein.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.4 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 390 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 12040 mg | 523% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.2 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 92.4 g | ||
| Protein | 141.3 g | 283% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 291 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 3966 mg | 84% | |
*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.
