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Thai Chicken Zucchini Noodles

URL: https://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/thai-chicken-zucchini-noodles-with-spicy-peanut-sauce/

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

  1. Whisk together garlic, peanut butter, coconut aminos or tamari, lime juice, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. In a large bowl, combine raw zucchini noodles, chicken, carrots, red pepper, and the sauce, and gently toss together using tongs.
  4. Add fresh cilantro and green onions to the bowl and toss again.
  5. 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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