Thai Chicken Zucchini Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Thai Chicken Zucchini Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce

2 servings
This Thai Chicken Zucchini Noodles Recipe toss with a zesty peanut sauce makes this one flavorful bite! It's an easy healthy dinner option that only takes 15 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of grape seed oil
  • 1 lb. of chicken tenders

    diced

  • 1 tablespoons of grape seed oil
  • 2 zucchini

    inspiralized

  • 1 large carrot

    inspiralized

  • 1 red pepper

    julienned

  • 1/3 cup of bean sprouts
  • 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro

    diced

  • 1/4 cup of green onions

    diced

  • sesame seeds

    for garnish

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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. 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. Dice when cooled.

  3. 3

    In the same large skillet over medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon of grape seed oil, carrot and red pepper. Flash stir fry for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

  4. 4

    To a large bowl add raw zucchini noodles, chicken, carrots, red pepper, bean sprouts, fresh cilantro, green onions, and spicy peanut sauce. Toss till all noodles are coated.

  5. 5

    Serve and garnish with sesame seeds.

Thai Chicken Zucchini Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Thai Chicken Zucchini Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce

4.8(20)15 min2 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving a vibrant, flavorful, and incredibly quick dinner that's also healthy? These Thai Chicken Zucchini Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce deliver on all fronts, bringing authentic-inspired flavors to your table in just 15 minutes.

What sets this dish apart is the homemade, zesty peanut sauce, which perfectly coats tender chicken and fresh, crisp zucchini noodles. This recipe offers an easy, healthy dinner option that doesn't compromise on taste, making it a perfect solution for busy weeknights.

You'll experience a delightful interplay of textures and tastes: succulent diced chicken, firm yet yielding zucchini and carrot noodles, and the satisfying crunch of fresh red pepper and bean sprouts. The spicy peanut sauce, brightened by lime and cilantro, provides a creamy, savory, and subtly spicy kick that ties everything together. This dish is light yet satisfying, leaving you feeling energized without the heaviness of traditional pasta.

Easily adapt this recipe to your pantry or preferences. While chicken tenders are fantastic, feel free to use chicken breast, or even firm tofu for a vegetarian option. For extra veggies, blanched broccoli florets or snap peas would be a delicious addition. If you don't have coconut aminos, tamari sauce is a perfect substitute, offering a similar savory depth.

Serve this colorful dish immediately as a light lunch or a satisfying weeknight dinner. A sprinkle of sesame seeds and extra fresh cilantro provides a beautiful and aromatic finish.

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