Chicken chow mein salad

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Lunch & Light Meals
2 peopleServes
2
Prep   15 min
Cook   5 min
  • Chow mein noodles, fresh, 200 g
  • Green beans, 1 cup(s), chopped
  • Frozen peas, ½ cup(s)
  • Chicken breast, lean, baked, 200 g, shredded
  • Mushrooms, ½ cup(s), sliced
  • Coleslaw salad mix, without dressing, 1 cup(s)
  • Celery, 1 stalk(s), diced
  • Spring onion, 1 medium onion(s), thinly sliced
  • Olive oil, extra virgin, 2 teaspoon(s)
  • Sweet chilli sauce, salt reduced, 1 tablespoon(s)
  • Soy sauce, salt-reduced, 1 teaspoon(s)
  • Curry powder, 1 teaspoon(s)
  • Ginger, fresh, 1 teaspoon(s), grated
  • Lemongrass, 1 teaspoon(s), diced, or lemongrass paste
  • Coriander, 2 sprig(s), to serve

Method

Cook the noodles according to packet instructions and until noodles are tender. Transfer to a bowl.

Place the beans and frozen peas into a heatproof bowl, cover with boiling water, stand for 2 minutes until bright green, drain and refresh in cold water. Add to the noodles.

Add the chicken, mushrooms, coleslaw mix, celery and onions to the noodles. Toss to combine.

To make the dressing: In a jar with a lid, combine the oil, sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, curry powder, ginger, lemongrass and 1 tablespoon of water. Secure the lid and shake well to combine. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss gently and scatter with coriander (if using). Serve the salad into two bowls and enjoy.

TIPS:

  • You can prepare the salad ahead and keep it in an airtight container in the fridge. Dress the salad just before serving.
  • If you have some extra time, try our wok-tossed version. Prepare noodles as per packet instructions. Stir-fry mushrooms, carrot and capsicum in a wok over medium-high heat for 1 minute, add beans for 30 seconds then add prepared noodles and stir-fry for another 30 seconds. Add remaining vegetables and chicken and stir-fry for another 30 seconds. Finally add dressing and stir-fry until combined. Scatter with coriander and serve.

Nutrition facts per serve
Makes 2 serves

Note: If food units vary from the book, be guided by the following food units.

Meat & Protein 1
Bread & Cereals2
Vegetables1.8
Fruit0
Dairy0
Healthy Fats & Oils1
Indulgences0
Calories487
Protein43.3 g
Total fat9.6 g
- Saturated fat2.4 g
Total carbohydrates48.7 g
- Total sugars10.3 g
Fibre9.2 g
Sodium528 mg

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