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Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein

Yields1 ServingPrep Time20 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time50 mins

Chicken chow mein that uses spaghetti squash instead of noodles! 

Chow Mein Sauce Ingredients
 1 8 oz bottle coconut aminos
 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
 ½ tsp fish or eel sauce
Main Ingredients
 1 spaghetti squash
 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil
 1 onion, finely chopped
 1 8 oz bag of cabbage slaw
 4 cloves garlic, minced
 1.50 lbs cooked shredded chicken
 6 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
 1 tsp sesame seeds, for garnish
Chow Mein Sauce Directions (can be stored in the refrigerator for later use!)
1

Pour coconut aminos into large skillet over medium heat. Simmer 10 - 15 minutes, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

2

Whisk in the vinegar, sesame oil, and fish or eel sauce.

Directions
3

Bake or microwave spaghetti squash, then remove the seeds, scrape out flesh with a fork, and set aside.
(this microwave method works well: https://www.mexicateria.com/recipes/microwaved-spaghetti-squash)

4

Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute for 3 or 4 minutes, until translucent.

5

Add the cabbage and garlic (and any optional veggies like mushrooms or broccoli) and cook for an additional 4 or 5 minutes, until the vegetables are slightly browned.

6

Stir in squash strands, chicken, chow mein sauce, and green onion. Combine well, then continue cooking until heated through and sauce has started to bubble.

7

Garnish with sesame seeds and serve!

Notes

Adapted from Cook Once, Eat All Week by Cassy Joy Garcia and https://www.everylastbite.com/2017/11/01/chicken-chow-mein/

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