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Thai Chicken Zucchini Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce -web-5

Thai Chicken Zucchini Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce

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  • Author: Krista
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Mix
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Thai Chicken Zucchini Noodles Recipe tossed with a zesty peanut sauce makes this one flavorful bite! It’s an easy healthy dinner option that only takes 20 minutes!


Ingredients

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Thai Chicken Zucchini Noodles:

  • 2 tablespoons of grape seed oil
  • 1 lb. of chicken tenders, cut into cubes
  • 1 tablespoon of grape seed oil
  • 2 zucchini, spiralized
  • 1 cup carrot, julienned
  • 1 red pepper, julienned
  • 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, diced
  • 1/4 cup of green onions, diced
  • sesame seeds (for garnish)

Spicy Peanut Sauce:

  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 4 tablespoons of peanut butter
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 3 tablespoons of coconut aminos (or tamari sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, peanut butter, coconut aminos or tamari, lime juice, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of grape seed oil and chicken tenders. Saute each side for 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit.
  3. To a large bowl add raw zucchini noodles, chicken, carrots, red pepper and sauce. Using a tongs, gently toss them together.
  4. Next, add fresh cilantro and green onions to the bowl and give it another toss.
  5. Serve and garnish with sesame seeds.

Notes

If you use tamari sauce, use 2 tablespoons instead of 3.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
  • Calories: 256
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 901 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 13 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 33 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 g