Spicy Cashew Chicken with Zucchini Noodles

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    355 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Asian

Spicy Cashew Chicken with Zucchini Noodles

Spicy Cashew Chicken with Zucchini Noodles is a great healthy meal option. Easy to make, ready in less than 30 minutes. Gluten free and paleo-friendly. Use chicken or your favorite source of plant based protein for a vegan friendly meal.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 tbs avocado oil
  • 2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 lb chicken breast diced
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 medium
  • 1/2 cup chopped orange bell pepper 1/2 medium
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper 1/2 medium
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 medium zucchini inspiralized
  • 2-3 green onions chopped
  • cashews for garnish

for the sauce

  • 1/4 cup cashew butter
  • 1/4 cup Coconut aminos  or tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 TBS molasses or honey
  • 2 tsp minced garlic 
  • 1 cube fresh ginger peeled and diced
  • 1/2 TBS Sriracha or more to taste
  • salt & pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Make the sauce: In a small food processor or blender, add in all of the sauce ingredients and blend until smooth. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet heat oil and red pepper flakes for about 1 minute. Add diced chicken and cook on medium heat until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and transfer to plate.
  3. In same skillet add peppers and onions. Cook on medium-high heat stirring constantly for about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add in your zucchini noodles, chicken breast, and spicy cashew sauce and stir together. Garnish with green onions, cashews, and serve!

Notes

  • --Nutrition info is estimated and calculated for 4 large servings. Store leftovers in fridge and best enjoyed within 3 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/4 Calories 355kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 417mg (17%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 14g (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 355 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4
Calories 355kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 417mg 17%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 14g 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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