Spicy Cashew Chicken with Zucchini Noodles
Servings: 4
Calories: 355kcal
Spicy Cashew Chicken with Zucchini Noodles is a great healthy meal option. Easy to make, ready in less than 30 minutes. Gluten free and paleo-friendly. Use chicken or your favorite source of plant based protein for a vegan friendly meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 tbs avocado oil
- 2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 lb chicken breast diced
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 medium
- 1/2 cup chopped orange bell pepper 1/2 medium
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper 1/2 medium
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 2 medium zucchini inspiralized
- 2-3 green onions chopped
- cashews for garnish
for the sauce
- 1/4 cup cashew butter
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos or tamari or soy sauce
- 1 TBS molasses or honey
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 cube fresh ginger peeled and diced
- 1/2 TBS sriracha or more to taste
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the sauce: In a small food processor or blender, add in all of the sauce ingredients and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large skillet heat oil and red pepper flakes for about 1 minute. Add diced chicken and cook on medium heat until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and transfer to plate.
- In same skillet add peppers and onions. Cook on medium-high heat stirring constantly for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in your zucchini noodles, chicken breast, and spicy cashew sauce and stir together. Garnish with green onions, cashews, and serve!
Notes
--Nutrition info is estimated and calculated for 4 large servings. Store leftovers in fridge and best enjoyed within 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 417mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g