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prep time
20 min
cook time
20 min
ready time
40 min
Low Carb Chicken Chow Mein
Noodles are one of my favorite meals, but are not allowed on the keto diet! Zoodles are a great substitute! They hold a great al dente texture and are great in a stir fry! This dish is full of delicious authentic Chinese flavor thanks to ginger, garlic and rice wine. The trick with the zoodles is to cut them, salt them and press them to release extra water so they fry up nicely.
Net Carbs
6.8 g
Fiber
2.7 g
Total Carbs
9.5 g
Protein
38.2 g
Fats
8.5 g
272 cals
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Ingredients
Zucchini
3 pound
Kosher Salt
¾ teaspoon
Garlic Raw
1 tablespoon
Ginger
2 tablespoon
Red Bell Pepper
½ medium
Green Bell Pepper
½ medium
Chicken Breast
1-½ pound
Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon
Dark Soy Sauce by Pearl River Bridge
1 tbsp
Sesame Oil
¼ teaspoon
Rice Cooking Wine by Michiu
1 tablespoon
Avocado Oil
1-½ tbsp
Recipe Steps
steps 7
40 min
Step 1
Using a spiralizer, cut zucchini into fine noodles. Place unto a baking sheet that has been lined with paper towels.Step 2
Sprinkle with kosher salt and massage into the noodles. Place another layer of paper towels on top and another sheet tray. Use a pan to weigh the baking sheet down for 15 minutes.Step 3
In the meantime, mince the garlic and garlic, then julienne the bell peppers. Slice the chicken into thin strips. Combine the soy sauces, sesame seed oil and rice wine together.Step 4
Over high heat, heat a pan until hot. Add in 2 teaspoons of the oil. Add half of the ginger and garlic. Saute for 30 seconds. Then add in the chicken. Cook the chicken completely, letting it get nice and brown before stirring it, about 4 minutes. Then stir it and cook another 2 minutes or so until completely cooked. Transfer to a clean plate.Step 5
Next add in the rest of the oil, the rest of the ginger and garlic mixture. Saute for 30 seconds then add the bell peppers.Step 6
Cook for 1-2 minutes then add in the zoodles.Step 7
Cook them briefly, then add the chicken back. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken and zoodles. Stir to combine and cook until the noodles are still slightly crispy, but cooked.
Comments
Debbiew 8 months ago
I have made this recipe many times in the past, it is delicious. I was surprised to find it a little difficult to locate in recipe files. I'm not sure I would have found it if I didn't have in my personal favourites.
RemarkableArugula228930 a year ago
how many portions does this make?
StupendousAvocado421883 3 years ago
This recipe seems awesome! I’m gluten free though so do you have a suggestion for a potential soy sauce substitute?
Nomes a year ago
Fish sauce Coconut aminos
SuperAvocado432013 3 years ago
Tamari soy sauce is gluten free
Sam 4 years ago
I could not find dark soy sauce, so I just doubled up the normal soy sauce. I also pressed the zucchini noodles for 30 minutes, changing the paper towel every 10 minutes or so and I think that helped. It satisfied my Chow Mein craving!
lsaeteurn2009 3 years ago
Generally molasses is a substitute for dark soy sauce. However, molasses is pure sugar so I think a little bit of soy sauce mixed with Swerve brown sugar will work out.
Anonymous 4 years ago
This actually really surprised - very flavorful. I used frozen zoodles though and found that i was off on the amount a bit. Also added some Sambal Oelek
Anonymous 4 years ago
What’s the difference between soy sauce and dark soy sauce? Also can we substitute Avacado oil for olive oil?
Lady di 4 years ago
Delicious!! I added a couple of mushrooms.
Kbaines 4 years ago
So easy to make and delicious !!
Anonymous 5 years ago
Recipe looks great and looking forward to trying it. Would love to know a quick break down of each of the items for carbs, protein, fat and calories so if we do have want to substitute something it’s easier to figure out.
Sambo 5 years ago
Hi. I'm new to.this, and having a hard time breaking down recipes to one serving. I'm not even sure how to measure a 6th on a teaspoon or a 12th of a pepper. Can you clarify and maybe break it down? Thank you
Klchawkins 5 years ago
I would divide the recipe on half and make it. Then portion it out and freeze the portions so you have some later.
Crystal 5 years ago
This was really good and easy to make.
Jbrookes114 5 years ago
Comes out very soggy still. Better probably to cook up the zoodlea and drain them and then maybe cook them again with the rest of it
aly7son 2 years ago
In the past when I've used zoodles, I didn't cook them. I would simply pour the hot entre over the uncooked zoodles. They get warm, but keep their texture. But, they do let off lots of liquid as they heat. I think I will try this salting and drying method, but still not cook them.
Anonymous 5 years ago
Hi. I want cook this receipe with EatWater noodles. Is this ok? What are the macros with those noodles, please
Anniegetyourgun21 3 years ago
I was going to suggest adding Eat water noodles or Bare noodles, I use alot of these, when I cook, virtually no cals or carbs. Holland & Barrett do a no cal or carb rice too or you can order from Amazon or Ebay.
Rissa 5 years ago
Just yum!
SheaE 5 years ago
Yum. I loved it, my husband loved it. We’re putting it in our dinner rotation. This is the third recipe I made off this site. They have been easy to make, and we have enjoyed them all.
melynie7eff 6 years ago
Made this and it was amazing!!!!
recipewriter 6 years ago
So happy to hear that!
Anonymous 6 years ago
This was so good. This was my first experience with Zucchini noodles. My whole family Loved it!
recipewriter 6 years ago
I'm so glad to hear that!
Ashley6f 6 years ago
OMG Chow mien is my favourite dish gutted I have to give it up but now cannot wait to cook this hope I get it right
recipewriter 6 years ago
I hope it turned out for you!
Em 6 years ago
Is the serving size correct. I made it for 4 servings. When finished cooking i dished up 4 serving size of 116g. There was alot left in pan. ?????
recipewriter 6 years ago
That is very possible. Just divide up the whole dish into 4 portions. Some of the difference could be how much water was driven off during the cooking process!
Danni2323 6 years ago
Very good! My daughter is picky and she loved it.