Zuchini Noodles with Cilantro Lime Chicken

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • 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

View full nutritional breakdown of Zuchini Noodles with Cilantro Lime Chicken calories by ingredient



Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    3 large zucchini
    1.5 lbs boneless & skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces
    1/2 tsp cumin
    1 tsp salt, divided
    1/4 tsp ground black pepper
    2 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 of
    3/4 cup cilantro, chopped
    Cooking spray

Tips

Just cut the zucchini if you don't have a spiralizer.


Directions

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.