Thai Chicken Zucchini Noodles
Ingredients
The noodles and chicken
-
2
tablespoons
grape seed oil
-
1
lb.
chicken tenders, cut into cubes
-
1
tablespoon
grape seed oil
-
2
medium
zucchini, spiralized
-
1
cup
carrot, julienned
-
1
medium
red pepper, julienned
-
¼
cup
fresh cilantro, diced
-
¼
cup
green onions, diced
-
to taste
sesame seeds (for garnish)
The spicy peanut sauce
-
1
clove
garlic, minced
-
4
tablespoons
peanut butter
-
1
medium
lime, juiced
-
3
tablespoons
coconut aminos (or tamari sauce)
-
2
tablespoons
fresh cilantro, diced
-
½
teaspoon
ground ginger
-
¼
teaspoon
red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Whisk together garlic, peanut butter, coconut aminos or tamari, lime juice, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of grape seed oil and chicken tenders, sauté each side for 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine raw zucchini noodles, chicken, carrots, red pepper, and the sauce, and gently toss together using tongs.
- Add fresh cilantro and green onions to the bowl and toss again.
- Serve and garnish with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
256
Total fat
9g
Total carbohydrates
13g
Total protein
33g
Sodium
901mg
Cholesterol
65mg
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