Satay chicken with zoodles
Containing moderate protein, ample quality fats and low-carb zucchini noodles (zoodles), this dish will leave you feeling nicely satisfied.
Serves: | 2 | |
Ingredients: | 14 | |
Serving size: | 600g | |
Total calories: | 802 | |
Carbohydrates: | 28.49g | |
Fat: | 62.22g | |
Protein: | 40.93g | |
Fibre: | 8.7g |
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp peanut oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed OR 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated OR 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1 chicken breast
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small fresh red chilli, deseeded and chopped finely
- 2 tbsp natural peanut butter
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1/5 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- ½ lime, juiced
- 2 large zucchini
Method
- In a shallow glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine 2 tbsp peanut oil, 2 garlic cloves/2 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp curry powder and ginger. Place chicken in bowl, turning to coat. Cover with cling wrap, placing in the fridge to marinate for the minimum of an hour.
- In the meantime, use a spiralizer or vegetable peeler to cut zucchini into noodles/strips.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat place 2 tbsp olive oil. Add onion, chilli, zoodles, and remaining garlic and curry powder, sautéing for 5 minutes or until zoodles are al dente.
- Stir in peanut butter, coconut milk, and soy sauce, stirring and allowing to simmer for 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Setting aside 2 tsp peanuts for serving, add in remaining peanuts and lime juice. Remove saucepan from heat, covering to keep warm.
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat add olive oil, cooking chicken for 4 minutes each side or until cooked through. Remove from heat, setting aside for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Divide ‘zoodle’ mix and chicken among bowls, drizzling with satay sauce. Serve and enjoy.
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