Sesame Chicken with Noodles or Zoodles

Try this easy and healthy, seasme chicken with noodles, mid-week recipe – it is sure to be a family pleaser!

Sesame Chicken with Noodles or Zoodles

Sesame Chicken with Noodles or Zoodles

THE SESAME SAUCE

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey (omit for Whole30)
1 tablespoon garlic chili sauce
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

THE ZOODLES + Noodles

4 chicken breasts, cubed
4 medium zucchinis
Noodles
2 teaspoon sesame oil, divided
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

First, mix all the sesame sauce ingredients together. Place the chicken breasts in a bowl and pour 1/2 cup of the sauce over the top. Allow the chicken to set aside and marinate while you spiralize the zucchini.

Next, heat 1 teaspoon of sesame oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and all the marinade to the pan. Cook, occasionally scraping the brown bits off the bottom of the pan, until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.

Last, combine the remaining teaspoon of sesame oil, the zucchini noodles and sauce to the pan. Continue cooking until the noodles are soft, about 5 minutes.

Finally, ENJOY!

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Turkey Zucchini Skillet with Pesto

Out of ideas for easy and healthy dinners?  Here is a quick and easy dinner!

Out of ideas for easy and healthy dinners?  Here is a quick and easy dinner! Always think fresh, colorful, and easy clean up when trying to find new recipes.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time 25 minutes
Yields: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground turkey (or chicken if you prefer)
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes halved (for more color use tri-colored tomatoes)
  • 2.5-3 lbs zucchini, slice into very thin slices.  Us
  • e a mandolin if one is available
  • 3/4 fresh pesto (in the refrigerated section of the grocery store)
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 T. Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp. your favorite cooking oil

Directions

  1. Preheat a large skillet on medium heat then add oil.  Once oil is hot, saute onions for 3 minutes.
  2. Add ground turkey or chicken and cook an additional 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add zucchini, stir, and cook another 3-4 minutes.
  4. Turn off head, add tomatoes and pesto, then stir.  Sprinkle with cheese and enjoy!

Serving Suggestion

This is delicious on quinoa for a complete meal with complex carbs.