Cholula Chicken Broccoli Zo Mein

This looks a bit complicated, but really it isn't so bad.  Regardless, it is definitely worth the effort!

I know a lot of my Celiac friends miss being able to order in Chinese food... so here you go!

Cholula Chicken Broccoli Zo Mein

I forgot the green onions... ooops!
At least I didn't forget the chop sticks! :)

Ingredients:

3 C fresh broccoli (2 med heads)- cut into bite size pieces

2 T EVOO

1 lb boneless chicken- cut into bite size pieces

1 T sesame oil

1 T Cholula

3 garlic cloves- minced

1/2 C GF soy sauce

2 T water

2 T brown sugar

2 T cornstarch

3 small zucchini- make into zoodles with your spiralizer

1 T brown sugar

2 T GF soy sauce

1 1/2 T Cholula

1 t fresh ginger- minced

1 t sesame oil

1 T butter

1/2 t crushed red pepper

2 eggs- lightly beaten

1 T EVOO

1/2 C shredded carrots

1/2 C snow peas

3 garlic cloves- minced

2 green onions-  thinly sliced

Make It:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.  Prepare an ice bath and set aside.  Once the water is boiling add the broccoli.  Cook only to blanch, about 4 minutes.  Remove from water and immediately put into the ice bath.

2.  Heat the 2 T of EVOO in a large pan.  Add the chicken and brown it on both sides.

3.  While the chicken is browning whisk together the sauce ingredients: 1 T sesame oil, 1 T Cholula, 3 garlic cloves- minced, 1/2 C GF soy sauce, 2 T water, 2 T brown sugar, & 2 T cornstarch.  Set aside.

4.  Once the chicken is browned add the broccoli in with it.  Reduce heat to medium and add the sauce.  Stir to coat everything and let it simmer to thicken the sauce while you make the lo mein.  Remember to stir it occasionally.

5.  Mix together the sauce ingredients for the zoodles: 1 T brown sugar, 2 T soy sauce,1 1/2 T Cholula, 1 t minced ginger, & 1 t sesame oil.  Set aside.

6.  In the large pot that you cooked your broccoli in add a bit of EVOO.  Throw your zoodles in and cook a bit, just until they are softened. (You can do regular noodles here if you want, I just an obsessed with zoodles- and they are healthier!)

7. While they are cooking melt the butter in a small pan over medium-low heat.  Add the crushed red pepper.  Once the butter is fully melted whisk in the eggs.  Stir gently and cook for about 3 minutes.  Once done transfer the eggs to a small plate and set aside. 

8.  Add 1 T EVOO to that same small pan.  Increase the heat to med-high and add the carrots and snow peas.  Stir fry for about 3 minutes.  Add the garlic and cook for one minute more. 

9.  Your zoodles should be done by now so add the carrot mixture, the eggs, and the sauce to the zoodles and stir to coat. 

10.  To serve top the zoodle mixture with the chicken broccoli mixture.  Garnish with some green onions and serve.

The inspiration recipe is here.