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Easy peanut chicken zucchini noodles

Peanut Chicken Zucchini Noodles

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 377
Author: Lisa MarcAurele
A simple Thai inspired dish that's loaded with healthy veggies. You won't even miss the high carb noodles!
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Ingredients

For the main dish:

  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup red cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 large red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 3 large zucchini spiralized into noodles
  • 2 large chicken breasts cooked & shredded

For the toppings:

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • handful of cilantro
  • ½ cup peanuts
  • 1 green onion chopped

For the peanut sauce

  • ½ cup peanut butter smooth
  • ½ teaspoon liquid stevia or ⅓ cup honey if not watching carbs
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1-2 teaspoon Sriracha

Instructions

  • Heat up a large skillet over a medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of sesame oil and the minced garlic.
  • Add the red cabbage, carrots and sliced bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Add the zucchini noodles and chicken to the skillet. Cook while stirring constantly for 3-5 minutes, until chicken is cooked. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Heat up a small saucepan over a low heat. Add all the peanut sauced ingredients, stirring constantly. Mix thoroughly until the peanut butter has melted and all ingredients have combined.
  • Once well mixed, pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Combine thoroughly and serve. Top with sesame seeds, peanuts, onion and cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 377 | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 914mg | Potassium: 805mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4580IU | Vitamin C: 54.3mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 2.2mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 10 g | % Carbs: 10.8 % | % Protein: 21.5 % | % Fat: 67.7 % | SmartPoints: 11
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