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Whole30 Guyanese Style Chicken Chow Mein

Whole30 Guyanese Style Chicken Chow Mein has all the traditional flavors of the popular Chinese-American dish but it is way healthier. Swap fried noodles for spiralized squash and this is a nutritious way to enjoy a classic takeout meal.
Course Whole30
Cuisine Guyanese
Keyword chicken chow mein whole30, healthy chicken chow mein, how to make whole30 chicken chow mein, Whole30 Chicken Chow Mein, Whole30 Chicken Chow Mein recipe, Whole30 Guyanese Style Chicken Chow mein
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 657kcal
Author Althea Brown

Equipment

  • Wok

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs boneless, skinless; cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 6 yellow summer squash spiralized
  • 1 red bell pepper large; julienned
  • 2 carrots large; julienned
  • 4 green onions julienned
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons coconut Aminos
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste whole30 compliant
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 5 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine chicken, onion powder, grated garlic, grated ginger, coconut aminos, tomato paste, salt, Chinese 5 spice and cayenne pepper
  • Let marinate for at least 30 minutes
  • Heat oil on high heat in a wok, large frying pan or pot suitable for stir-frying
  • Add the seasoned/marinated chicken and sauté until fully cooked and all the chicken juices have cooked down
  • Then add the julienned veggies reserving a handful of green onions for garnish
  • Sauté for about 2 minutes
  • Finally add the spiralized yellow squash and sauté for a minute or two, then remove from the heat and serve

Nutrition

Calories: 657kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 1054mg | Potassium: 1493mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 6938IU | Vitamin C: 94mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 4mg