Description
Peanut Chicken Zucchini Noodles is a delicious and healthy dish that combines spiralized zucchini noodles with tender chicken and a creamy peanut sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, then add the spiralized zucchini noodles. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the noodles are slightly softened but still al dente.
- While the zucchini noodles are cooking, in a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the zucchini noodles. Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and noodles, tossing to coat everything evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped green onions. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped peanuts.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with tofu or chickpeas.
- Add a splash of sriracha or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg