Moo Shu Chicken (Diabetic Friendly)
Again inspired by what I read, TRUE! Asian dishes do NOT have to be high in sugar too! So simple, easy to make, Definately healthy for you and your family sake http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/chickenandturkey/r/mooshuchicken.htm NOTE: Substituted tamari to lessen the salt content Freshly grated ginger and garlic does make a difference but can use jarred as well HINT: I put the cabbage into the food processor in pieces and pulsed slowly until desired consistency; can slice into 1/2 inch strips HINT: Next time I would finely dice the chicken into fine strips MARINATE is first 6 ingredients NOTE: If fresh shitake mushrooms are not available, can use rehydrated ones; pour warm water over for 30 minutes with towel over the bowl; drain before use NOTE: Portion size is personal preference NOTE: Can use chicken breast as well
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 3tablespoons tamari
- 1tablespoon sesame oil
- 1teaspoon ginger
- 1⁄2teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
- 1tablespoon sesame oil
- 1
- 2stalks celery
- 1tablespoon ginger
- 6ounces shiitake mushrooms
- 1cup spring onion
- 4cups cabbage
- 8ounces bean sprouts
- 1tablespoon tamari
- 1tablespoon oil
DIRECTIONS
- FINELY slice chicken into slices.
- COMBINE first five ingredients; making sure ginger and garlic are finely dice; Pour over chicken in bowl; marinate minimally 30 minutes.
- Finely slice celery. finely dice garlic. finely dice spring onion and prepare mushrooms (see note in intro); Prepare cabbage.
- Heat pan, add oil, drain chicken from marinade and saute about 4 minutes until brown; remove from pan.
- Add celery, garlic and ginger for 1 minute.
- Add vegetable to pan in this order: mushrooms, onions, cabbage, bean sprouts; saute EACH for 1 minute before adding the next vegetable.
- Add chicken back to pan and add tamari; toss to combine.
- ENJOY.
- NOTE: Can top with chilli (optional) and can serve them in prepared wraps with hoisin sauce; NOTE Wraps and hoisin sauce not recommended for diabetics and anyone with a sugar related health problem due to sugar content unless making from scratch with no sugar.