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Low Carb Keto Chow Mein

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 382kcal

Ingredients

Sauce:

  • 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce (note 1)
  • 1 Teaspoon Fish Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Swerve or Lakanto (note 2)
  • 1/4 Cup Water
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Xanthan Gum (note 3)

Chicken:

  • 1 Teaspoon Rice Vinegar
  • 2 Teaspoons Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 Pound Chicken Thighs boneless+skinless. Cut into 1" cubes. (note 4)

Stir Fry:

  • 8 Ounces Shirataki Noodles spaghetti shape (note 5)
  • 4 Teaspoons Avocado or vegetable oil
  • 4 Cups Cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup Carrot shredded
  • 1 Cup Bean Sprouts (note 6)
  • 1 Bunch Green Onions Thinly Sliced. White + green part only
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Instructions

  • Sauce. Whisk all sauce ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Chicken. In a large bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar (1 teaspoon), sesame oil (1 tablespoon), and soy sauce (2 teaspoons). Add the chicken (1 pound) and toss to coat. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add the chicken and sauce, making sure not to overcrowd (you may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your pan). Brown chicken on both sides (about 2-3 minutes on each side). Remove to a plate and set aside.
  • Noodles. Place noodles (8 ounces) in a collander and rinse well. Allow most of the liquid to drip off. Then return the large pan to medium heat, and 2 teaspoons of oil. Add the noodles, and dry fry for 5 minutes. Stirring frequently.
  • Veggies. Add remaining 2 teaspoons of oil to the skillet, along with the cabbage (4 cups), carrots (1 cup), and bean sprouts (1 cup). Toss to coat, and cook until veggies have slightly softened. Add the sauce and chicken, and bring liquid to a boil. Toss to coat, and cook until the meat reaches and internal temp of 165 F. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
  • Assemble. Remove from heat, stir in green onions (1 bunch), and enjoy!

Notes

  1. Soy sauce - use coconut aminos for a gluten-free alternative.
  2. Golden Swerve/Lakanto - If using a different brand, you may want to increase the amount added as they're often 70% as sweet. Taste and adjust to your liking.
  3. Xanthan gum helps to thicken our sauce, don't skip!
  4. Chicken thighs - Can be substituted for breast, however, chicken breast is easier to overcook.
  5. Shirataki noodles - You can find these in the refrigerator section of the grocery store. They can be substituted for your favorite low carb noodles (zoodles, edamame noodles, cabbage, etc.)
  6. Bean sprouts - fresh or canned are ok. Just be sure to drain canned bean sprouts.

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcal | Total Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 27g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Net Carbs: 8g | Sugar Alcohol: 48g

Delicious recipe from Lindsey Hyland // www.thelittlepine.com