Name: Chicken and Veggie Buckwheat Stir-Fry – A Clean, High-Protein Meal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 100g buckwheat noodles (or gluten-free buckwheat noodles for a GF version); 100g chicken breast; 100g cabbage; 100g carrot; ½ red onion; A splash of olive oil; A dash of soy sauce (or gluten-free Tamari)

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This is a classic high-protein, high-fiber, low-carb stir-fry that works for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Even though it’s a stir-fried noodle dish, it’s not greasy at all and leaves you feeling full and satisfied.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Buckwheat noodles replace regular noodles — lower glycemic impact and more filling, great for weight loss.
Chicken breast adds lean, high-quality protein without much fat.
Simple ingredients, nothing fancy. Easy to find at any grocery store.
Super beginner-friendly — quick to make, no cooking experience needed.

Ingredients

100g buckwheat noodles
100g chicken breast
100g cabbage
100g carrot
½ red onion
A splash of olive oil
A dash of soy sauce (or gluten-free soy sauce)

Homemade Chow Mein Instructions

Step 1: Soften the buckwheat noodles by soaking in warm water. Or boil for 2–3 minutes, then rinse under cold water and drain.

Step 2: Wash the cabbage, red onion, carrot, and chicken breast. Slice everything into thin strips.

Step 3: Heat a pan over high heat. Add a little olive oil. Add chicken and stir-fry quickly — don’t overcook, or it’ll turn tough. Once the chicken turns white and is just cooked through, toss in all the veggies. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds.

Step 3-2 Add chicken and stir-fry quickly

Step 4: Add the noodles to the pan. Drizzle in some soy sauce (this replaces salt) and stir-fry until everything is well mixed and evenly coated.

Step 5: Serve hot and enjoy the amazing aroma — perfect after a long day or a workout!

Step 5 Serve hot chicken veggies stir fried noodles

👩‍🍳 My dinner today was this stir-fried noodle dish, paired with some low-fat stuffed mushrooms with shrimp paste. You can find the stuffed mushroom recipe here — it also takes just 20 minutes to make! 👇👇👇

stir-fried Chicken Veggie noodles and low-fat shrimp stuffed mushrooms

Quick Tips

Don’t overcook the chicken or veggies — a quick stir-fry keeps the texture fresh and tender.
For a gluten-free version, make sure to use 100% buckwheat noodles and gluten-free soy sauce (like Tamari).

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Chicken and Veggie Buckwheat Stir-Fry – A Clean, High-Protein Meal

Recipe by Scarlett Jones

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

360

kcal

Total time

minutes

This Healthy Chicken Chow Mein Recipe is loaded with lean protein, fiber-packed veggies, and low-GI buckwheat noodles. It’s the perfect meal idea — quick, easy, and great for your fitness goals.

Ingredients

100g buckwheat noodles (or gluten-free buckwheat noodles for a GF version)
100g chicken breast
100g cabbage
100g carrot
½ red onion
A splash of olive oil
A dash of soy sauce (or gluten-free Tamari)

Directions

Soak buckwheat noodles in lukewarm water until softened (~5 mins). Or, boil for 2-3 mins, then rinse under cold water. Drain well.
Wash and thinly slice all the veggies and chicken.
Heat a pan over high heat. Add olive oil, then chicken. Stir-fry quickly — just until it turns white, then add in the vegetables. Stir-fry on high for about 30 seconds to keep them crisp.
Toss in the noodles. Drizzle soy sauce over the top and stir everything together until evenly coated.
Serve hot and enjoy a healthy spin on a classic Chinese Chicken And Noodles Recipe.

Notes

Stir-fry fast on high heat to keep textures fresh.
Use 100% buckwheat noodles and gluten-free soy sauce if you’re avoiding gluten.

Nutrition Facts

2 servings per container

Serving Size230g

Amount Per ServingCalories360
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 16%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 12%
- Dietary Fiber 6g 24%
- Sugars 5g
Protein 28g 57%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.