Chow Mein

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

oyster sauce (, for low carb or paleo - leave out & use fish sauce)

3 tbsp

LOW sodium soy sauce (, use coconut aminos for paleo)

1 tsp

coconut sugar OR low carb sweetener

1 tbsp

arrowroot starch (, leave out for low carb & use 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum)

2 tsp

sesame oil

1 tsp

rice wine (, leave out for paleo / low carb)

1/8 tsp

ground white pepper or red pepper chili flakes

salt and black pepper (, to taste)

1 tsp

red pepper chili flakes or Sriracha (, optional)

1 tbsp

water as needed to thin out sauce

6 oz

fresh OR prepared dried chow mein (for low carb use Shirataki noodles))

boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs (, about 1/3 lb., cut into 1” chunks)

2 tbsp

avocado oil

garlic cloves minced

1/2 tsp

minced fresh ginger

1 cup

shredded Napa cabbage (OR chopped broccoli florets OR bok choy)

1/3 cup

shredded or julienned carrots

green onions (, cut into 2-inch length)

OTHER VEGETABLES: mung bean sprouts (, chopped bell peppers, snow peas)

Sesame seeds for garnish