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Week of 2/9/15 {Favorites Week}

Chicken with Kelp Noodles - Favorites Version
with shortcut coleslaw mix

Active: 30 min Total: 30 min
Original GF Paleo Vegetarian
Chicken with Kelp Noodles - Favorites Version
We've edited the original version of this meal, featured the week of 4/7/14, to make it even quicker and with slightly fewer calories!
Smarts: Coleslaw mix doesn't have to be just eaten raw. In this case, it makes a perfect noodle filling.
Tags
Low Calorie, Quick and Easy
Proteins
Chicken, non-ground
Cuisines
Asian - Japanese
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Ingredients

Metric
Servings:
4
Chicken with Kelp Noodles - Favorites Version:
  • Green onions - 3 stalks , chopped, white and green parts separated
  • Bragg's / Coconut aminos - 3 Tbsp
  • Rice vinegar - 2 Tbsp
  • Maple syrup - 1 Tbsp
  • Toasted sesame oil - 1 Tbsp
  • Cooking oil - 5 Tbsp + 1 Tbsp
  • Chicken breasts - 1 lb , sliced
  • Kelp or yam noodles - 1/2 lb ((Like these))
  • Coleslaw mix (or sub with shredded cabbage and carrots) - 8 oz
  • Limes - 1 , juice of

Prep

  1. Make marinade - Chop green onions (keep white and green parts separate). Whisk together white parts of green onions, aminos, rice vinegar, maple syrup, toasted sesame oil, and first part of cooking oil. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
  2. Chicken - Slice and pour ¼ of the marinade over the chicken. Tenderize with a fork. (Can be done up to 1 day ahead)
  3. Kelp or yam noodles - These noodles typically come ready to use after rinsing and draining but do read the package instructions just in case.

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Make

  1. Heat a saute pan or a wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and saute until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. Return pan to heat and add second part of cooking oil and then coleslaw mix to heated oil. Saute until tender but still crunchy, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Add kelp or yam noodles and chicken to pan and then pour in the remainder of the sauce. Toss and finish with lime juice and green parts of green onions. Season to taste with salt and pepper (or a few drops of hot sauce).

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