Cilantro Lime Zucchini Noodles with Chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 32 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine California, Mexican, Southwestern
Servings 2 servings
Calories 280 kcal
- 2 large zucchini cut into zucchini noodles
- 12 oz. boneless & skinless chicken breasts cut into 1" pieces
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp. jalapeno chile chopped
- 1/2 medium lime juiced
- 1/2 cup Cilantro chopped
- 1 tbsp. avocado oil
Using a Japanese turning slicer, box grater, or a mandolin, make zucchini noodles, transfer into a large bowl and set aside. You can also chop zucchini into any size pieces, if you don't have the gadgets for making zucchini noodles. It is easy to make them by slicing them longwise on a mandolin with the thin julienne setting, or grating lengthwise on the cheese side of your box grater.
Preheat large non-stick sauce pan on high heat and add chicken. Saute until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
Add salt and pepper and stir and cook for another minute.
Add the zucchini noodles, garlic, and jalapeno. Saute while mixing in the noodles until they start to wilt. It will cook fairly quickly.
Add the lime juice and cilantro. Give it another gentle stir and serve hot.
This is also great served room temperature. Make this meal more complete with a side of brown rice, quinoa, or fruit salad. Substitute tofu and-or legumes for the chicken if you'd like to make it a vegan dish.
Nutrition Facts
Cilantro Lime Zucchini Noodles with Chicken
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 38gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 1454mgPotassium: 953mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3150IUVitamin C: 65.2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.8mg
Keyword paleo dinner, zucchini noodles