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Sesame Chicken Zucchini Noodles

Cultural Context

Sesame Chicken Zucchini Noodles blend American-Chinese cuisine with a healthy twist, replacing traditional noodles with zucchini for a lighter meal. This dish reflects the growing trend towards healthier eating while still enjoying familiar flavors. It's a popular choice for those looking to enjoy a quick, nutritious dinner without sacrificing taste.

American-ChineseUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken breast
4 medium zucchini
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 green onions
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 medium carrots
1 bell pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos are a lower-sodium option.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

1

Spiralize the zucchini into noodles and set aside.

2

Slice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.

3

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger.

4

Add the chicken to the marinade and let it sit for 15 minutes.

5

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

6

Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

7

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

8

In the same skillet, add sliced carrots and bell pepper; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender.

9

Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just tender.

10

Return the chicken to the skillet and toss everything together.

11

Sprinkle with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.

12

Serve immediately, garnished with additional sesame seeds and green onions.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingstir-frying

Spice Level:

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Dietary

low-carb

Allergens

soysesame

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