Thai Peanut Chicken & Zucchini Noodle Bowls
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
356 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Thai Peanut Chicken & Zucchini Noodle Bowls
Description
The recipe begins by pan-searing chicken breasts seasoned simply with salt and pepper until cooked through and browned. Zucchini noodles and thinly sliced red bell pepper are steamed, boiled, or microwaved until just tender. A smooth peanut sauce is made by whisking creamy peanut butter with water, low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes for a balance of creamy, salty, sweet, and spicy flavors.
Assembling the bowls involves layering zucchini noodles and peppers topped with diced chicken. The peanut sauce is drizzled over, and fresh cilantro, chopped peanuts, and sesame seeds are sprinkled on top for texture and flavor contrast. Lime wedges offer an optional bright acidity to finish each serving. This dish combines protein, vegetables, and a flavorful sauce for a balanced meal.
The use of a spiralizer with a thin blade creates delicate zucchini noodles suitable for this light, Asian-inspired bowl.
Ingredients
- 3-4 chicken breast pounded to even thickness, boneless skinless
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2-3 medium zucchini spiralized
- 1 large red bell pepper thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro roughly chopped
- ¼ cup peanuts roughly chopped
- sesame seeds (optional)
- lime for serving, wedges
Sauce
- ⅓ cup peanut butter creamy
- 4 tablespoons water
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- ¼ -½ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
Instructions
- Drizzle a large skillet with oil and bring to medium heat on stove. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper to taste. Add chicken to pan and cook 4-6 minutes on each side until browned on the outside and cooked through. Transfer to a cutting board or platter and allow to rest.
- Whisk together all sauce ingredients.
- Steam or boil zucchini noodles and pepper til just tender (you can also put them in a large bowl and microwave them for about 2-3 minutes for a shortcut!)
- Assemble bowls with zucchini noodles and peppers on the bottom. Dice chicken and assemble on top of zucchini and peppers. Drizzle sauce over the top and sprinkle with cilantro, peanuts, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing on top if desired.
Notes
- A thin spiral blade was used to prepare the zucchini noodles for this dish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 356kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 746mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 902mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1610IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 71mg | 79% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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