Spicy Chicken Zucchini Noodles Recipe

Name: Spicy Chicken Zucchini Noodles Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American Chinese
Ingredients: 5-6 cups spiralized zucchini (about 4 zucchinis); Salt; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound); 2 tablespoon Chili Garlic Sauce; 1 tablespoon less-sodium soy sauce (use Tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free version); 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 cloves garlic); 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/4 cup lite coconut milk; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves; 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves; 1/2 cup green onion, chopped; 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, coarsely chopped; Lime wedges for serving

posted by Sharon Chen on Jan 21, 2017 (updated Oct 26, 2022) 10 comments »

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A flavorful, healthy meal that replaces pasta with low-calorie and nutrient-rich zucchini. This one-pan spicy chicken zucchini noodles recipe is ready within 30 minutes, perfect for a busy weeknight.

Replace pasta with low-calorie and nutrient-rich zucchini, this one-pan chicken street zucchini noodles recipe is ready within 30 minutes!

I made zucchini noodles for the very first time in my life the other day. I had no idea why I waited for so long to do it. In fact, I was kind of mad at myself for not making zucchini noodles earlier because it’s SO GOOD.

When you’re looking for a healthy meal to continue with New Year’s resolutions or just as part of an ongoing goal, this spicy chicken zucchini noodles recipe is a great choice. It doesn’t include any grains if you’re trying to stay away from them, and I even give an alternative to soy sauce if you want to make the recipe completely gluten-free. Plus, this dish combines a number of fresh and health-boosting ingredients, including zucchini, skinless chicken, coconut milk and fresh herbs. Best of all, the combination of flavors tastes great so you won’t feel like you’re sacrificing anything to incorporate healthier meals in your life.

In this zucchini noodles recipe, I use spiralized zucchini instead of a pasta or rice. Zucchini is a summer squash that adds great health benefits to your life. First, it’s very low in calories so it can help you reduce your calorie intake while still filling you up. It also gives you a variety of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients to support your health. It’s rich in vitamin C, manganese and phytonutrients that support eye health. I use about four zucchinis in this four-serving recipe so each person gets the health benefits of a whole zucchini.

In order to make zucchini noodles, you can either use a spiralizer or a julienne peeler.

On top of giving you a healthy, enjoyable meal, I made this recipe so it would be quick and easy for a busy weeknight. You simply throw a few ingredients together into this one-pan meal for fast prep and cleanup. It took me 20 minutes to prep this dish and only 10 minutes to cook it, so you can plate it within a half hour (plus optional marinating time).

This recipe ends up looking amazing with its vibrant touches of green from the herbs and zucchini. And I like to serve it with some lime wedges for extra color and of course more flavor. I hope you and your family enjoy it!