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Teriyaki Chicken Zoodles

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Teriyaki Chicken Zoodles

Fast, easy, and super flavorful! Forget take out and make your own healthy meal at home in less than 30 minutes!
Course: Entrée
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 4

Ingredients

HOMEMADE TERIYAKI SAUCE:

  • 1/4 c. low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 3 T. brown sugar
  • 1 T. honey
  • 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 1 T. cornstarch
  • 2 T. cold water

CHICKEN & VEGGIES:

  • 1 T. vegetable oil
  • 1 1/4 lbs. (two) boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lg. red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 c. pineapple chunks
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp. grated ginger

ZOODLES:

  • 3 med. zucchini spiralized into noodles

GARNISHES:

  • 2 green onions thinly sliced for garnish
  • 1 T. sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Prep all ingredients before you begin cooking.
  • TERIYAKI SAUCE: Pour the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey, and sesame oil into a small saucepan over medium high heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Turn the heat up to high and bring to a boil.
  • Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until dissolved. Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and boil for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Remove from heat; set aside.
  • CHICKEN: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place seasoned chicken in the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and cooked through.
  • Add the peppers and pineapple to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and ginger cook for 30 seconds more. Stir in teriyaki sauce.
  • ZOODLES: Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet, using tongs quickly toss to coat with sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes until zucchini is just tender but still firm. Be careful not to overcook the zoodles.
  • Serve immediately garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
  • Cook’s Notes: Do not overcook the zoodles or they will get soft and mushy. You can also serve Teriyaki chicken over raw zoodles if desired.

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