Whole30 Chicken Chow Mein

Transform your takeout favorites into a healthy, guilt-free indulgence with this flavorful Whole30 Chicken Chow Mein! This recipe swaps traditional noodles with fresh zucchini spirals for a low-carb, gluten-free twist, while savory coconut aminos and a touch of ginger and garlic create a rich, umami-packed sauce. Juicy chicken breast is stir-fried with a vibrant medley of crisp vegetables—carrots, bell pepper, and onion—making it both nutritious and irresistibly colorful. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights, and it's Paleo and Whole30-compliant without skimping on authentic chow mein flavor. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, it’s a wholesome, one-skillet wonder your whole family will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast
• 3 large zucchini
• 0.5 cup coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 inch piece ginger
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 small onion
• 2 stalks green onions
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Spiralize the zucchini into noodles and set them aside.

Step 2

Thinly slice the chicken breast into strips.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine coconut aminos and arrowroot powder to make a slurry.

Step 4

Finely chop the garlic and ginger.

Step 5

Julienne the carrots and red bell pepper, and thinly slice the onion.

Step 6

Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 7

Add the chicken strips, season with salt and black pepper, and stir-fry until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Step 8

In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of avocado oil.

Step 9

Add garlic, ginger, sliced onion, carrots, and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 10

Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet, toss to combine, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 11

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, pour the coconut amino and arrowroot slurry over everything, and stir well to incorporate.

Step 12

Continue cooking and tossing the mixture for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 13

Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Step 14

Serve immediately and enjoy a Whole30-approved, healthier version of Chicken Chow Mein.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1777.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1519.7

Total Fat 51.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.0g
Cholesterol 390.1mg	0%
Sodium 12039.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 124.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.3g	0%
Total Sugars 92.4g
Protein 141.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 291.0mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 3966.4mg	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: 30.3%

Protein: 37.1%

Carbs: 32.6%