Description
Succulent chicken dances with spiralized zucchini noodles in this light, Mediterranean-inspired dish that brings fresh flavors to your plate. Crisp herbs and zesty lemon elevate this quick, healthy meal perfect for summer dining that you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 chicken breast, cubed
- 4 small zucchini, spiralized
- 2 white onions, spiralized
Sauce Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Thoroughly blot spiralized zucchini strands with paper towels to eliminate excess liquid, ensuring crisp texture.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious wok over medium-high temperature, gently introducing cubed chicken pieces.
- Sauté chicken until golden and nearly cooked through, approximately 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally to promote even browning.
- Incorporate sliced onions into the wok, tossing continuously to prevent burning and develop caramelized edges.
- Carefully fold zucchini noodles into the protein mixture, allowing them to become slightly translucent without becoming mushy.
- Rapidly whisk sauce components in a separate container, blending flavors and creating a smooth consistency.
- Stream sauce mixture over the sizzling ingredients, ensuring complete coverage and gentle coating of chicken and vegetables.
- Simmer contents for 4-5 minutes, allowing sauce to reduce and thicken naturally while finishing chicken’s cooking process.
- If sauce appears too liquid, sprinkle additional cornstarch and stir vigorously to achieve desired consistency.
- Transfer steaming dish immediately to serving plates, garnishing with optional fresh herbs for enhanced visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Pat zucchini noodles thoroughly with paper towels to eliminate excess water, preventing soggy texture and ensuring crisp, restaurant-quality results.
- Select fresh, firm zucchinis for spiralizing to maintain optimal noodle structure and prevent mushy consistency during cooking.
- Quickly cook zucchini noodles to preserve their al dente texture and prevent overcooking, which can make them watery and lose nutritional value.
- For low-carb or keto dieters, this recipe serves as an excellent pasta alternative, providing a nutritious and lighter meal option with minimal adjustments.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg