Thai Peanut Chicken Zoodle Bowl (Printable)
Spiralized zucchini noodles topped with seasoned chicken and fresh vegetables, drizzled with rich Thai peanut sauce.
# List of ingredients:
→ Chicken
01 - 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
03 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Zoodle Bowl
05 - 4 medium zucchinis, spiralized
06 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 1 carrot, julienned
08 - 1/2 cup shredded purple cabbage
09 - 2 green onions, sliced
10 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Peanut Sauce
11 - 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
12 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
13 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
14 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
15 - 1 tbsp lime juice
16 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
17 - 1 clove garlic, minced
18 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
19 - 1-2 tbsp warm water, as needed
20 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes
→ Garnish
21 - 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, chopped
22 - Lime wedges
# Steps:
01 - Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Add warm water gradually until smooth and pourable. Adjust seasoning to taste.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and lightly browned. Set aside.
03 - Wipe out the skillet and add spiralized zucchini. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until just tender but still crisp. Avoid overcooking to maintain texture.
04 - Divide zucchini noodles among four bowls. Arrange cooked chicken, bell pepper, carrot, and purple cabbage on top.
05 - Drizzle generously with peanut sauce. Sprinkle with green onions, cilantro, and chopped peanuts. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- That peanut sauce is honestly good enough to eat with a spoon, and its made with pantry staples
- You get all the satisfaction of a noodle bowl without the heavy, post-meal slump that regular pasta brings
- The prep is minimal once you get the hang of spiralizing, and the colors alone will make you smile
02 -
- Zucchini releases water as it sits, so cook it right before serving or your bowl will turn into soup at the bottom
- The peanut sauce thickens in the fridge, so add another splash of warm water when reheating leftovers
- Overcooking the zucchini is the number one mistake, aim for al dente like you would with real pasta
03 -
- Room temperature peanut butter whisks into sauce much more easily than cold straight from the fridge
- Toasted sesame oil adds incredible depth, but plain works if that is what you have on hand