Are you craving a mouthwatering meal that's both healthy and incredibly satisfying? Look no further than this game-changing Chicken Satay Zoodles with Mushrooms! In just 30 minutes, you'll create a restaurant-worthy dish that combines the rich, creamy flavors of Thai-inspired satay sauce with the lightness of zucchini noodles. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress your family and friends with a nutritious, low-carb meal that doesn't compromise on taste.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Thai
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 zucchinis, spiralized
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Spiralize zucchinis into noodle-like strands. Slice chicken breast into thin strips. Clean and slice mushrooms. Mince garlic cloves.
- Create satay sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they release their moisture and become slightly tender.
- Lower heat and pour prepared satay sauce into the skillet, stirring to coat chicken and mushrooms evenly. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Add spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet, tossing gently to mix with chicken, mushrooms, and sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until zucchini is slightly softened but still crisp.
- Remove from heat and transfer to serving plates. Garnish with optional chopped peanuts or fresh cilantro if desired.
- Serve immediately while hot, enjoying the blend of flavors and textures in this quick and easy dish.
Tips
- Zucchini Noodle Pro Tip: After spiralizing, pat the zucchini noodles with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. This prevents your dish from becoming watery and helps the sauce cling better.
- Chicken Cooking Hack: Make sure your skillet is hot before adding chicken to achieve that beautiful golden-brown sear. Use a cast-iron skillet if possible for the best results.
- Sauce Consistency Trick: If your satay sauce is too thick, add a little warm water to thin it out. If it's too thin, let it simmer for an extra minute to thicken.
- Meal Prep Shortcut: You can prepare the satay sauce and slice ingredients ahead of time to make cooking even faster on busy nights.
- Customization Options: Feel free to add extra vegetables like bell peppers or swap chicken for tofu to make this recipe vegetarian-friendly.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 420kcal
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 38g
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 105mg
