Peanut Chicken Zucchini Noodles
This Peanut Chicken Zucchini Noodles recipe is a healthy, Thai-inspired dinner packed with juicy chicken, fresh zucchini noodles, crisp vegetables, and a creamy homemade peanut sauce. It's light, protein-rich, naturally low in carbs, and ready in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Equipment
- Spiralizer
- Large skillet or wok
- Medium mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Tongs or wooden spoon
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Vegetables
- 3 medium zucchini spiralized
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrots julienned
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- 2 green onions sliced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
For the Peanut Sauce
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 to 3 tablespoons warm water
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
For Garnish
- ¼ cup chopped roasted peanuts
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Lime wedges
- Extra cilantro
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until fully cooked and golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- While the chicken rests, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, lime juice, garlic, ginger, warm water, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Add the sliced onion, carrots, and bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add the zucchini noodles and cook for 2 minutes, stirring gently to avoid overcooking.
- Return the sliced chicken to the skillet.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and vegetables.
- Toss everything together until evenly coated and heated through. Remove from the heat.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, green onions, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Protein: 34 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 78 mg
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Potassium: 890 mg
- Vitamin A: 85% DV
- Vitamin C: 95% DV
- Calcium: 8% DV
- Iron: 15% DV
