Description
This 15 Minute Teriyaki Chicken Zoodles recipe is a quick and healthy meal featuring tender chicken breast pieces cooked in a homemade teriyaki sauce, served over fresh zucchini noodles. Perfect for a low-carb, flavorful dinner, the dish combines savory, sweet, and garlicky notes with a satisfying texture without the heaviness of traditional noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Zoodles
- 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium zucchini, spiralized on medium setting
- Scallions, chopped, to taste
Teriyaki Sauce
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons water
Thickener
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Seasoning
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep and Cook Chicken: Add the bite-sized chicken pieces and olive oil to a large skillet. Stir to coat the chicken evenly with oil. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is thoroughly cooked but not overdone.
- Prepare Zoodles and Sauce: While the chicken cooks, spiralize the zucchini and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and water to make the teriyaki sauce. In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Chop scallions if using.
- Combine Sauce with Chicken: When the chicken is nearly done, reduce heat to medium and add the teriyaki sauce and cornstarch slurry to the skillet. Stir well to coat the chicken. Let the mixture come to a gentle bubble and thicken for 1-2 minutes.
- Add and Toss Zoodles: Add the spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet. Using tongs, toss the zoodles continuously with the teriyaki chicken to warm through and combine flavors. Cook for only 1-2 minutes to prevent the zoodles from becoming limp or watery as they release water.
- Serve: Serve the teriyaki chicken zoodles immediately, sprinkling chopped scallions over the top for garnish if desired. Enjoy your quick and healthy meal!
Notes
- Do not overcook the zucchini noodles to avoid sogginess; just warm them through quickly.
- You can adjust sweetness or soy sauce levels based on preference.
- Use a sturdy spiralizer for even zucchini noodles.
- Chicken can be substituted with tofu or shrimp for variation.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
