Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry with Chicken and Peppers

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Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry with Chicken and Peppers 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…

If you want to make your own zucchini noodles, there are several ways to do it.  They each make a different sized noodle and some are neater than others but they all taste the same.

• I made mine using this tool that my friend gave me.  I like it because it’s easy, doesn’t take up much space in my cabinet and cleans in less than two minutes.  Did I mention it’s less than $10?
• Use a box grater.  Cut long strips holding the zucchini lengthwise.  This is not as neat and tidy but it works.
• Use a mandoline to make 3 mm strips. This will give you a thicker “noodle.”
• Get a fancy spiralizer.

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 while still being easy to put together.  Using chicken thighs ensures that the meat is tender and flavorful.

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!

I don’t always have time to make meals like this during the week since I am often playing chauffeur to my kids.  On those nights, I look to SmartMade to make eating smart easy.  SmartMade is a new line of frozen meals that uses smart swaps like this one to create delicious, balanced dinners that can be ready in minutes.  I love having meals like this in the freezer that I can cook quickly on busy weeknights.  These are meals made like I cook. Just check out the ingredient list and you will see high-quality ingredients that you can pronounce.  How cool is that? They have so many options with real clean ingredients that taste delicious.

Check out their website for all the delicious healthy varieties.

Eating clean and healthy can be easy…make smart swaps like zucchini noodles for rice and pasta.  I promise you won’t miss it.

Other smart swaps…

• cauliflower rice or quinoa for regular rice
• applesauce for sugar in baked goods
• coconut sugar for regular sugar
• coconut milk for cow’s milk
• spaghetti squash for spaghetti
• almond flour for regular flour
• almond butter for flour in cookies

So keep making smart choices, smart swaps and try SmartMade for quick, nutritious eating on those busy weeknights!

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Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry with Chicken and Peppers

Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry with Chicken and Peppers is a healthy, 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}

Course Dinner

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 351 kcal

Author Karen Kelly

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce gluten-free if necessary
• 1/4 cup tamari
• 3 tbsp garlic chopped
• 1 tbsp 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

1. Whisk first four stir-fry sauce ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp sesame oil.
3. 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.
4. Remove chicken to a bowl and set aside.
5. Heat another tbsp 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.
6. Add chicken back to pan and add remaining stir fry sauce. Cook for another minute.
7. Serve with toasted sesame seeds and green onion for garnish.