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Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry with Chicken is a nutritious, low carb, gluten free dinner that's ready in less than 30 minutes. Take spiralized zucchini noodles, onions, and peppers and toss them with a delicious stir fry sauce and toasted sesame seeds. {low carb, gluten free}
Have you tried zoodles, or a zucchini noodle stir fry yet? If not, you are missing out!
Spiralizing is all the craze now and I can see why. It's so easy to make this smart swap.
Listen, you know I am all about balance here at Seasonal Cravings. I do best with smart eating when I take small steps like no pasta during the week. I've been doing that for years now and I think it really helps me have a more balanced diet. I make pasta and rice for the kiddos but I always have zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice in the fridge for myself. That step alone makes a huge difference for me and it's not hard to do. Cleary everyone else is on the bandwagon too because you can get fresh zucchini noodles premade for you in most grocery stores.
That's a win, win in my book. Don't tell me you don't have time...
How to Make Zoodles
There are a few easy ways to make zucchini noodles, depending on what you have in your kitchen. A spiralizer gives you long, spaghetti-like noodles, while a julienne peeler makes shorter, flatter strands. If you're making a big batch, a mandoline with a julienne blade makes quick work of it.
How to Keep Zoodles From Getting Watery
Zucchini holds a lot of water, which is why zoodles can quickly turn soggy when cooked. After spiralizing, lightly salt the noodles and let them sit in a colander for about 10 minutes. Pat them well with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel before cooking.
How to Cook Zoodles
Zoodles only need about 2 to 3 minutes in a hot skillet. If you're making a lot, cook them in batches so they sauté instead of steam. Take them off the heat while they still have a little bite since they'll continue to soften as they sit.
However you choose to make your zucchini noodles, you are going to love this Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry with Chicken and Red Peppers. The stir-fry sauce is savory and full of flavor, yet easy to put together. Using chicken thighs ensures that the meat is tender and flavorful.
If you love stir-fries, try this delicious Basil Cashew Stir Fry.
This Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry with Chicken and Peppers is...
- low carb
- gluten free (make sure your hoisin sauce is gluten free and use tamari, not soy sauce)
- full of Asian flavor from the stir-fry sauce
- nutritious
- satisfying
- comforting
- so delicious!
Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry with Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon hoisin sauce gluten-free if necessary
- ¼ cup tamari
- 3 tablespoon garlic chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 4 chicken thighs trimmed of fat and cut into cubes
- 1 pepper sliced
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- 3 scallions chopped
- 2 zucchini spiralized
- sesame oil for pan
- toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk first four stir-fry sauce ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon sesame oil.
- Add chicken and cook for about 5 minutes or until done or still slightly pink, stirring often. Add a few tablespoons of stir fry sauce and give it a quick stir.
- Remove chicken to a bowl and set aside.
- Heat another tablespoon sesame oil in the pan and add sugar snap peas. Cook for a minute then add peppers, scallions and zucchini noodles. Add another few tablespoons of the stir fry sauce and stir, cooking for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add chicken back to pan and add remaining stir fry sauce. Cook for another minute.
- Serve with toasted sesame seeds and green onion for garnish.
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Karen Kelly
Karen Kelly is a nationally syndicated food and travel writer, founder of Seasonal Cravings, and co-founder of The Roam Report. She develops approachable seasonal recipes and covers travel and lifestyle trends. Her work has appeared in numerous media outlets, including Yahoo, Taste of Home, Apple News, NBC, FOX, and other national and regional publications.
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
I just recently picked up a spiralizer and have a zucchini noodle recipe coming up. So fun to use that thing and I just love the taste of the noodle and honestly don't even miss the standard noodle one peck! Stir fry is definitely a go to around our home and love that you can easily use up veggies in the fridge and prepare a delicious meal. Love the toasted sesame seed garnish. This looks like one healthy, hearty dish 🙂
Karen Kelly says
Thanks Dawn! I can't wait to see your zucchini noodle recipe!
David @ CookingChat says
looks very tasty & healthy! I haven't gotten around to making zucchini noodles yet, in part b/c I like regular pasta a lot. But I should try as a way of getting more veggies on the plate.
Karen Kelly says
Yes, you should. Thanks David!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
I love spiralized zucchini noodles Karen! I'm still trying to talk Tom into them, but no go. No problem though, more for me. This dish looks so satisfying!
Karen Kelly says
Come on Tom! Thanks so much Mary Ann!
Brandi Crawford says
I love zucchini noodles! This looks like the perfect healthy dish.
Karen Kelly says
Thanks Brandi!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
I love love love the idea of using zucchini noodles in a stir fry! Why have I not tried this?! I need to get out my spiralizer and give this a try!
Karen Kelly says
Yes Liz, I think you will love it!
swayam says
This is what I am going to have all summer! Love zoodles and this sounds so flavorful! Don't have tamari but I guess soy sauce will work.
Karen Kelly says
Yes soy sauce will work just as well. Thanks!
Julia @ HappyFoods Tube says
Omg! I gotta buy that spiralizer finally! These zucchini noodle stir fry looks delish. I wouldn't even know the noodles were made out of zucchini.
Agness of Run Agness Run says
This seems like a healthy and delicious recipe, Karen! This is what my perfect lunch would look like!
Karen Kelly says
Thanks, Agness!