Paleo Mongolian Chicken With Zucchini Noodles

This paleo-friendly Mongolian rooster relies on the basic Chinese language takeout favorite however is freed from gluten, grains, MSG and refined sugar. Served over zucchini noodles, this wholesome rooster recipe makes for a tasty, nutritious meal. See step-by-step photographs beneath the recipe card.

Mongolian beef is a well-liked Chinese language-American/Chinese language-Australian dish that really originated from Taiwan the place Mongolian BBQ turned common just a few many years in the past. The recipe has nothing to do with genuine Mongolian delicacies however the title has caught and it’s grow to be one of the vital beloved dishes.

Should you’ve tried the meat model, you’d know that the dish is all concerning the brown sauce. It has that wealthy candy, salty and umami flavour that’s derived from combining hoisin sauce and soy sauce with the additions of chili, garlic and in lots of circumstances further sugar.

Paleo Mongolian Stir-Fry Sauce

As an skilled recipe developer, you typically know what one thing will style like by wanting on the recipe components. When looking for paleo-friendly Mongolian beef recipes I got here throughout fairly just a few however upon checking the sauce components, I knew (even with out making an attempt) that they only wouldn’t style near the actual factor.

I actually needed to develop one thing that may come near what I do know as Mongolian beef sauce. Additionally, I needed to vary up the protein to rooster however you’ll be able to, after all, use the identical sauce with beef, lamb, pork or veggies. I’ve already developed a paleo-friendly hoisin sauce earlier than, so I began working off that and researched the components within the Mongolian beef sauce to see what I can use as an alternative that’s extra compliant.

I used to be fairly happy with the flavour and texture of the sauce. Along with the extra predictable components like honey, fish sauce and coconut aminos or Tamari sauce, I ended up utilizing prunes, tomato paste and Chinese language five-spice powder, which you don’t typically see in different paleo recipes however they actually make a distinction. You may re-use these components for different recipes, so don’t be afraid of stocking up on new issues.

Serving Mongolian Rooster

I served the completed Mongolian rooster stir-fry over frivolously warmed up zucchini noodles (critically, you don’t must cook dinner them) however you may additionally make some cauliflower rice or steamed greens. Common rice, brown rice, rice noodles or quinoa may also be used. 

I hope you take pleasure in this dish as a lot as we did. I’d like to know what you assume. Did I get it near the actual factor? Let me know within the feedback. See step-by-step photographs beneath the recipe card. 

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How To Make Paleo Mongolian Rooster With Zoodles

Step 1. Put together veggies and aromatics put aside.

Step 2. Put together the sauce. Combine all components in a bowl. When you have a small blender, whiz it up a few instances or use a spoon or a fork to mash the prunes barely to include into the sauce. Put aside.

Step 3. Put together the rooster. Lower into small strips and sprinkle with salt, pepper and tapioca flour. Combine and ensure the meat is coated evenly.

Step 4. Prepare dinner the rooster. Warmth cooking oil in a wok or a big frying pan. Add the rooster and cook dinner over excessive warmth for about 5-6 minutes, stirring each 30 seconds to a minute. Switch the rooster to a plate and return the wok on the range.

Step 5. End the stir fry. Protecting the warmth on excessive, add the greens, garlic, ginger and chill and one other tablespoon of cooking oil. Stir fry for 30-45 seconds (preserve stirring!) after which add about 1/3 cup of water. It should begin to bubble and can soften the sticky bits on the underside of the pan. Use the spatula to scrape it off and incorporate into the sauce. Add the rooster, stir by means of and pour within the pre-made sauce, which can combine by means of with any liquid within the pan.

Stir-fry for an additional minute or two over excessive warmth permitting the sauce to thicken barely and the rooster to complete cooking. Take away from warmth and serve with spiralled zucchini noodles.

Step 6. Put together the zoodles.  I merely stirred spiralized zucchini noodles in a scorching pan with slightly oil till simply warmed by means of. No must cook dinner by means of this vegetable or the noodles will flip right into a soggy mess. Serve straight away.