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Easy Peanut Chicken Zucchini Noodles

A quick and flavorful low-carb meal with zucchini noodles, chicken, and a savory peanut sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • wok
  • spiralizer

Ingredients
  

Stir Fry

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup thinly sliced cabbage
  • 1 large bell pepper
  • 1.5 lbs zucchini noodles
  • 2 large chicken breasts

Peanut Sauce

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger
  • 1-2 teaspoons Sriracha

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Make the peanut sauce by whisking peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, and Sriracha until smooth.
  • Spiralize zucchini and slice other vegetables. Have shredded chicken ready.

Cooking

  • Heat sesame oil in a skillet, add garlic, carrots, cabbage, bell pepper. Sauté until slightly tender.
  • Add chicken and zucchini noodles, cook for 2-3 minutes until zucchini is slightly softened.
  • Pour in peanut sauce, toss everything to coat, cook until warm and glossy.
  • Serve immediately with toppings such as sesame seeds, cilantro, peanuts, and green onion.

Notes

Pat zucchini dry before cooking to prevent sogginess. Adjust the heat of the sauce with Sriracha.