Description
A healthy twist on traditional chow mein using spaghetti squash as a base, combined with chicken and fresh vegetables for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (divided)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 10–15 drops liquid stevia (or to taste)
- 2 tsp ginger (peeled and grated)
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 white onion (minced)
- 3 stalks celery (chopped)
- 2 cups bagged cole slaw mix
- 1 large spaghetti squash (cooked, seeds and skin removed)
Instructions
- Combine the garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, and ground mustard in a small bowl.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and sprinkle the seasoning blend over the chicken.
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon of coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken thighs and cook for 8 minutes. Flip the thighs and cook for another 8-10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 170°F.
- While the chicken cooks, mix the soy sauce, stevia, fresh ginger, and white pepper in a small bowl.
- In a separate skillet, heat the remaining coconut oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and minced garlic, cooking until the onion turns translucent and the celery softens.
- Add the cole slaw mix, spaghetti squash, and soy sauce mixture to the skillet. Mix well and cook for about 5-8 minutes until the cabbage softens.
- Serve the mixture topped with sliced chicken thighs.
Notes
Feel free to customize vegetables to your taste. Adjust sweetness with liquid stevia for preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: spaghetti squash, chow mein, chicken, healthy recipe, Asian cuisine, quick dinner