Thai Chicken Zucchini Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Serves: 4 Per serving: ½ Leaner protein 2 vegetables 3 condiments 1 healthy fat ½ optional snack
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons of grape seed oil
- 18 ounces of chicken tenders, diced
- 2 zucchini, spiralized – total weight ¾ pound
- 1 cup red pepper, julienned
- ⅓ cup of bean sprouts
- ¼ cup of fresh cilantro, diced
- ¼ cup of green onions, diced
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Spicy Peanut Sauce
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 4 tablespoons of PB2
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons tamari sauce
- 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro, diced
- ½ teaspoon of ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, PB2, tamari, lime juice, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet to medium high heat. Add 2 teaspoons grape seed oil and chicken tenders. Sauté each side for 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit. Dice when cooled.
- In the same large skillet over medium high heat, add 2 teaspoons of grape seed oil, and zucchini noodles. Flash stir fry for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove noodles and place in large bowl along with chicken, red pepper, bean sprouts, fresh cilantro, green onions, and spicy peanut sauce. Toss till all noodles are coated.
- Serve and garnish with sesame seeds.
