Heart-Healthy Chicken Chow Fun

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Heart-Healthy Chicken Chow Fun, a lighter take on the classic Cantonese noodle stir-fry. Featuring tender rice noodles, lean skinless chicken breast, and vibrant vegetables like bok choy, red bell pepper, and crunchy bean sprouts, this dish is a feast of flavors and textures. Seasoned with a savory blend of low-sodium soy sauce and oyster sauce, and enhanced by aromatic ginger and garlic, this recipe keeps the full-bodied taste you love while prioritizing heart-healthy ingredients. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a quick, wholesome meal perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it fresh from the skillet, and enjoy a satisfying dish that balances comfort, nutrition, and bold Asian flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Rice noodles
• 1 pound Skinless chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, minced
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 cups Bok choy, chopped
• 3 pieces Green onions, sliced
• 1 cup Bean sprouts
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Soak the rice noodles in warm water according to the package instructions, usually about 20 minutes or until softened. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Slice the chicken breast into thin strips. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

In a large non-stick skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the chicken strips to the skillet and stir-fry until just cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Stir in the minced ginger and garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 6

Add the sliced red bell pepper to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 7

Stir in the chopped bok choy and cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix the low-sodium soy sauce and oyster sauce. Pour the mixture into the skillet and add the drained rice noodles.

Step 9

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing everything together to coat evenly with the sauce.

Step 10

Stir in the sliced green onions and bean sprouts. Cook for another minute until the entire dish is heated through.

Step 11

Serve hot and enjoy this heart-healthy Chicken Chow Fun.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1346.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1410.7

Total Fat 45.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 372.8mg	0%
Sodium 4220.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 85.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g	0%
Total Sugars 14.3g
Protein 158.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 422.2mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 1337.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.5%

Protein: 45.7%

Carbs: 24.8%