Asian Zucchini Noodles

Asian Zucchini Noodles

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce, coconut aminos, or Braggs liquid aminos, divided
  • 2 tsp potato starch, or cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
  • 1-1.5 lb chicken tenders, diced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced red onions
  • 1.5 cups sugar snap peas
  • 2-3 medium zucchini, cut into noodles (use a vegetable spiralizer)Here’s a great site for a recipe on the zuchinni noodles, click here!
  • Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the broth, 1/2 of the soy sauce and starch. Set aside.
  2. Place a large sauté pan or wok over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and and heat it for 1 minute.
  3. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Add the chicken & remaining soy sauce to the pan and cook, stirring as needed, until cooked through, about 4 minutes.
  5. Season the chicken lightly with sea salt and pepper and then transfer to a plate, leaving any liquid in the pan.
  6. With the pan still on medium, add the remaining 1 Tablespoon of olive oil, then add the bell pepper, red onions and snow peas and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp but tender.
  7. Add the prepared sauce and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Return the cooked chicken back to the pan, stirring to combine, then add the zucchini noodles and cook, tossing to coat, for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Transfer to serving plates, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds & serve immediately