Does anyone else every get cravings for Chinese food? Specifically sweet and sour chicken! Well my twist is Sweet and Sour Chicken w/ Zoodles! This chicken dish is another easy one that can be whipped up in about 20 minutes. This easy recipe makes a delicious, healthier alternative to your Chinese takeout.
When the zucchini noodles are used instead of your fried, fatty, noodles from the local Chinese restaurant you've got yourself a nice healthy substitute. The majority of my dishes are aimed towards helping you stay on a healthy track, but keep your favorite meals on the menu.
If you are in need of a good and non-expensive spiralizer check out the one I have on the post below
Jerk Chicken with Spiralized Veggie Salad!
Ingredients to make this meal
You will need the following ingredients.
- 2 large zucchini spiralized to make zoodles
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 lb of boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed and cut in to 1 inch pieces
- ½ cup of orange juice
- 6 cups of small broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp of rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp of coconut aminos (soy sauce substitute)
- 1½ tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp pure honey
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp kosher salt
How to make this meal
Start off by heating a large skillet over medium high heat. Add your chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm.
Add orange juice to the skillet and cook; scraping up the brown bites, for about 1 minute. Add broccoli; cover and cook for about 5 minutes, until broccoli is tender. Then, add in your zoodles and stir until well combined; cook for about 3 more minutes.
Now for the sweet and sour chicken sauce. Whisk vinegar, coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce), honey, garlic, and salt to the skillet. Bring to a boil and cook for about 1 minute until the sauce has thickened. Add the chicken back in until heated up!
Why eat all the greens
This dish is loaded with greens! From the ton of broccoli already in this meal to the swapped in zucchini noodles aka zoodles, your body will thank you! Why eat greens anyway? Well, broccoli is a good source of fiber and protein and has a bunch of vitamins and minerals.
Zucchini is loaded with a lot of antioxidants and it also has high fiber! Your body needs fiber so the combination of these two greens will be a bonus to your digestive system.
Sweet and Sour Chicken w/ Zoodles
Equipment
- sprializer
- large non-stick skillet
- cutting board
- sharp knife
Ingredients
- 2 large zucchini spiralized
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
- ½ cup orange juice
- 6 cups small broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1½ tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp pure honey
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add your chicken and cook; stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm.
- Add orange juice to skillet and cook; scraping up the brown bites, for about 1 minute. Add broccoli; cover and cook for about 5 minutes, until broccoli is tender. Next, add in your zoodles and stir until well combined, cook for 3 more minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce), honey, garlic, and salt in a skillet. Bring to a boil and cook for about 1 more minute until the sauce has thickened. Add the chicken back in and combine. Cook until heated through.
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