Zucchini Noodle Pad Thai with Chicken and Peanuts
This Zucchini Noodle Pad Thai with Chicken and Peanuts is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. The zucchini noodles are a healthy alternative to traditional rice noodles, and the chicken, peanuts, and vegetables add protein, crunch, and freshness. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
Pad Thai is a popular Thai noodle dish that is typically made with rice noodles, chicken, shrimp, or tofu, and a sweet and sour sauce. This recipe for Zucchini Noodle Pad Thai is a healthier take on the classic dish, using zucchini noodles instead of rice noodles. Zucchini noodles are a good source of vitamins and minerals, and they are also low in calories and carbohydrates. This dish is also made with chicken, peanuts, and vegetables, which add protein, crunch, and freshness. The sweet and sour sauce is made with tamarind paste, fish sauce, and palm sugar, and it gives the dish its characteristic flavor. This dish is easy to make and it's a great way to get your vegetables in. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound zucchini, spiralized into noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the zucchini noodles and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until tender.
- Add the chicken, red onion, green bell pepper, and carrots to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes more.
- Stir in the peanuts and cilantro.
- Serve immediately.
Why It Works
- The zucchini noodles are a healthy alternative to traditional rice noodles.
- The chicken, peanuts, and vegetables add protein, crunch, and freshness.
- The sweet and sour sauce is made with tamarind paste, fish sauce, and palm sugar, and it gives the dish its characteristic flavor.