Chicken Chow Mein
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 500g chicken thigh fillets, thinly sliced
- 250g broccoli, cut into florets
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 long fresh red chilli, deseeded, finely chopped
- 1/4 small red cabbage, sliced
- 250g soba noodles
- 110g (2 cups) trimmed bean sprouts
- 75g (1/2 cup) roasted unsalted cashew nuts
- 2 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil
- fresh coriander sprigs, to serve
Preparation
- heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large wok over high heat. stir-fry half the chicken for 2-3 minutes or until golden. transfer to a plate. repeat with remaining chicken.
- heat the remaining tablespoon peanut oil in the wok. stir-fry the broccoli, garlic and chilli for 2 minutes or until tender crisp. add the cabbage and zucchini noodles. stir-fry for 1 minute or until just tender.
- return the chicken to the wok along with the bean sprouts, cashews, soy sauce and sesame oil. stir-fry for 1 minute or until combined. serve sprinkled with coriander and extra chilli.
Nutrition Profile
GI: 60 (Medium)* Estimated per serving. Values may vary based on exact brands used.
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