Wok-tossed chicken chow mein

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Lunch & Light Meals
2 peopleServes
2
Prep   15 min
Cook   5 min
  • Chow mein noodles, fresh, 200 g
  • Sweet chilli sauce, 1 tablespoon(s)
  • Soy sauce, salt reduced, 1 teaspoon(s)
  • Curry powder, 1 teaspoon(s)
  • Ginger, fresh, 1 teaspoon(s), grated
  • Lemongrass, 1 teaspoon(s), diced, or lemongrass paste
  • Olive oil spray, 6 spray(s)
  • Mushrooms, ½ cup(s), sliced
  • Carrot, 1 medium carrot(s), peeled, shredded
  • Red capsicum, ½ capsicum(s), thinly sliced
  • Green beans, 1 cup(s), chopped
  • Frozen peas, ½ cup(s)
  • Celery, 1 stalk(s), diced
  • Spring onion, 1 medium onion(s), thinly sliced
  • Red cabbage, ½ cup(s), shredded
  • Chicken breast, lean, baked, 200 g, shredded
  • Coriander, 2 sprig(s), optional

Method

Place the noodles into a heatproof bowl, cover with boiling water. Stand for 3 minutes. Drain.

To make dressing, in a jar, combine sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, curry powder, ginger, lemongrass and 2 tablespoons of water. Secure the lid and shake well to combine.

Spray wok with oil and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add the mushrooms, carrot and capsicum, spray with oil and stir-fry 1 minute. Add the beans, stir-fry 30 seconds. Add the noodles, spray with oil and stir-fry 30 seconds.

Add the peas, celery, onion, cabbage and chicken, stir-fry 30 seconds.

Add dressing to the wok and stir-fry until well combined. Serve into two bowls and scatter over the coriander (optional).

TIP: You can prepare the chow mein ahead of time. Place into a lunch box or bowl and serve cold or warm in the microwave.

Nutrition facts per serve
Makes 2 serves

Note: If food units vary from the book, be guided by the following food units.

Meat & Protein 1
Bread & Cereals2
Vegetables2.4
Fruit0
Dairy0
Healthy Fats & Oils1
Indulgences0
Calories508
Protein44.8 g
Total fat11.2 g
- Saturated fat2.5 g
Total carbohydrates49.6 g
- Total sugars11.4 g
Fibre12.3 g
Sodium625 mg

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