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Low Carb Shanghai Noodles

Going keto doesn't mean having to sacrifice your favourite comfort foods. This low carb Shanghai noodles recipe is easy, and FULL of flavour!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Marinating Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Low Carb
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Servings: 3 People
Calories: 288kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced
  • 2 tablespoon Grated or pureed fresh ginger root - not powder!
  • 4 Garlic cloves pressed or minced
  • 1 package Konjac noodles
  • ¼ cup Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Stevia sweetener
  • ¼ teaspoon Crushed chilies
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
  • 8 oz Crimini mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup Sliced Baby Bok choy
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 Green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Place sliced chicken, ginger, and garlic in a plastic zip baggie. Close it up and gently massage the ginger and garlic into the chicken until well coated.
  • Place in the fridge and allow to marinate for 1-3 hours.
  • Rinse and strain konjac noodles. Place in a dry nonstick pan, cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or so - stirring frequently - until most of the moisture has dried up. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, stevia, and crushed chilies, set aside.
  • In a large nonstick pan, cook chicken in sesame oil until browned on all sides.
  • Add mushrooms and bok choy to the pan, continue cooking until mushrooms are tender.
  • Add noodles to the pan, stir to combine. Pour sauce into pan, stirring to coat the noodles, chicken, and vegetables.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Add green onions and sesame seeds to pan, stir well to combine.
  • Serve hot!

Notes

Can Substitute kelp noodles, if needed
Can substitute pork or beef, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 1273mg | Potassium: 824mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3626IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 3mg