Zuchini Noodles with Cilantro Lime Chicken
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
3 large zucchini1.5 lbs boneless & skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces1/2 tsp cumin1 tsp salt, divided1/4 tsp ground black pepper2 tsp any small hot pepper/jalapeņo or to taste, seeded and minced (leave seeds in for very hot version)1 medium or 1/2 large lime, juice of3/4 cup cilantro, choppedCooking spray
Using a spiralizer or mandoline, 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.
Preheat large ceramic non-stick skillet on high heat and add chicken. Saute until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add cumin, 1/2 tsp salt and ground black pepper towards the end, stir and cook for another minute. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Wipe clean or wash and pat dry the skillet and return to the stove on high heat. Spray with cooking spray and add zucchini noodles. Saute for 1.5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and add previously cooked chicken, remaining salt, small hot peppers/jalapeņos, lime juice and cilantro. Stir gently and serve hot.
Serving Size: 2 cups
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JESSIEDUKE589.
Preheat large ceramic non-stick skillet on high heat and add chicken. Saute until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add cumin, 1/2 tsp salt and ground black pepper towards the end, stir and cook for another minute. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Wipe clean or wash and pat dry the skillet and return to the stove on high heat. Spray with cooking spray and add zucchini noodles. Saute for 1.5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and add previously cooked chicken, remaining salt, small hot peppers/jalapeņos, lime juice and cilantro. Stir gently and serve hot.
Serving Size: 2 cups
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JESSIEDUKE589.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 134.8
- Total Fat: 1.3 g
- Cholesterol: 13.1 mg
- Sodium: 871.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 26.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.7 g
- Protein: 8.9 g
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