Drunken Zucchini Noodles with Chicken

Name: Drunken Zucchini Noodles with Chicken
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 cup oyster sauce; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons tamari sauce; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 2 large zucchinis, spiralized using the 3mm blade; 1 bunch green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/4 cup chopped peanuts

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These Thai noodles don't have a drop of alcohol in them. There are a few theories as to how they get their name—one being because they are perfect when accompanied by an ice cold beer. Also called Pad Kee Mow, they happen to make a great hangover cure. This low-carb version is lightened up by using zucchini noodles instead of the traditional rice noodles, and coated in a sweet-sour sauce with marinated chicken thighs. Chili-garlic sauce adds the heat in this recipe; add more if you like it extra-hot. Top with crushed peanuts for crunch, and torn Thai basil leaves if you can find them.

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Directions

Mealthy Tip

If you'd like to make this dish vegetarian, substitute 1 pound firm tofu cut into cubes for the chicken thighs. Gluten free? Omit the soy sauce and use a total of 4 tablespoons tamari instead. The chicken can be cooked ahead of time and reheated; assemble the rest of the dish just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 357 calories; 20g fat; 13.7g carbohydrates; 33g protein; 138mg cholesterol; 1568mg sodium.

Full nutrition

Amount Per Serving
Calories 357		Calories from Fat 184
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g		32%
	Saturated Fat 4g	20%
	Trans Fat 0.2g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 7.6g
	Monounsaturated Fat 7.9g
Cholesterol 138mg		46%
Sodium 1568mg		65%
Total Carbohydrate 13.7g		5%
	Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
	Sugars 7.5g
Protein 33g

Vitamin A 33%		Vitamin C 101%
Calcium 4%		Iron 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

Tagged:

Dinner Weeknight Fusion Chicken American Casual Party One Pot Or Pan Spiralizer Zucchini Chinese Chicken Thighs Poultry Dairy-free Low-carb Spiraslicer

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Katie Hason says:

These noodles were so good! I added mushrooms in addition to using zucchini and bell peppers like the recipe calls for. It tasted very authentic and better than take-out!

Laura Griffin says:

These drunken noodles are fantastic! The tamari sauce is perfect for this dish. If you're looking for a guilt free way to enjoy Chinese food without all the carbs, this is it. I definitely plan to add this to my weeknight rotation. The chili-garlic sauce and bell peppers are really what gives this dish that extra something special!