AuthorMelissaChicken chow mein that uses spaghetti squash instead of noodles! Sauce and squash can be made ahead to save time later in the week. This would also be tasty with the addition of other vegetables like mushrooms! (Adapted from Cook Once, Eat All Week by Cassy Joy Garcia and https://www.everylastbite.com/2017/11/01/chicken-chow-mein/)
Pour coconut aminos into large skillet over medium heat. Simmer 10 - 15 minutes, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Whisk in the vinegar, sesame oil, and fish or eel sauce.
Bake or microwave spaghetti squash (this microwave method works well: https://www.mexicateria.com/recipes/microwaved-spaghetti-squash), then remove the seeds, scrape out flesh with a fork, and set aside.
Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute for 3 or 4 minutes, until translucent.
Add the cabbage and garlic (and any optional veggies like mushrooms or broccoli) and cook for an additional 4 or 5 minutes, until the vegetables are slightly browned.
Stir in squash strands, chicken, chow mein sauce, and green onion. Combine well, then continue cooking until heated through and sauce has started to bubble.
Garnish with sesame seeds and serve!
Ingredients
Directions
Pour coconut aminos into large skillet over medium heat. Simmer 10 - 15 minutes, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Whisk in the vinegar, sesame oil, and fish or eel sauce.
Bake or microwave spaghetti squash (this microwave method works well: https://www.mexicateria.com/recipes/microwaved-spaghetti-squash), then remove the seeds, scrape out flesh with a fork, and set aside.
Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute for 3 or 4 minutes, until translucent.
Add the cabbage and garlic (and any optional veggies like mushrooms or broccoli) and cook for an additional 4 or 5 minutes, until the vegetables are slightly browned.
Stir in squash strands, chicken, chow mein sauce, and green onion. Combine well, then continue cooking until heated through and sauce has started to bubble.
Garnish with sesame seeds and serve!