Description
Kung Pao Chicken Zoodles For Two without the guilt (under 300 calories), because I replaced the noodles with zoodles (zucchini noodles) and the results were fantastic!!
Yield: 2servings
Ingredients
2medium zucchini, about 8 oz each, ends trimmed
1teaspoongrapeseed or canola oil
6ozskinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1teaspoonsesame oil
2clovesgarlic, minced
1tspfresh ground ginger
2tbspcrushed dry roasted peanuts
2tbspthinly sliced scallions along diagonal
For the sauce:
1 1/2tbspreduced soy sauce, tamari for gluten free
1tbspbalsamic vinegar
1tsphoisin sauce
2 1/2tbspwater
1/2tbspSambal Oelek Red Chili Paste, or more to taste
2tspsugar
2tspcornstarch
Instructions
- Using a spiralizer with the thickest noodle blade, or a mandolin fitted with a julienne blade, cut the zucchini into long spaghetti-like strips. If using a spiralizer, use kitchen scissors to cut the strands into pieces that are about 6 to 8 inches long so they’re easier to eat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, balsamic, hoisin, water, red chili paste, sugar and cornstarch; set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Heat oil in a large, deep nonstick pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside.
Reduce heat to medium, add sesame oil, garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the bell pepper, stir in soy sauce mixture and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until thickened and bubbling, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in zucchini noodles and cook, mixing for about two minutes until just tender and mixed with the sauce. If it seems dry, don’t worry the zucchini will release moisture which helps create a sauce. Once cooked, mix in chicken and divide between 2 bowls (about 2 cups each) and top with peanuts and scallions.
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Nutrition
Calories: 277kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 24g, Fat: 12g, Cholesterol: 62mg, Sodium: 725mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 9g
