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Zucchini Noodles with Cilantro Lime Chicken

jeffraben.com/recipes · No. 455

Zucchini noodles tossed with cumin-seared chicken, jalapeño, lime and cilantro. Written up with health-plan counts: per serving, 1 leaner protein, 3 greens, 3 condiments.

Recipe no.
#455
Course
Main course
Makes
3
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Source
Family created

Ingredients

Method

  1. Using a spiralizer or mandoline, make (or buy) 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.
  2. Preheat a 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Remove from heat and add the cooked chicken, remaining salt, hot peppers, lime juice and cilantro. Stir gently and serve hot.

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Notes

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