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Zoodles with Chicken and Spicy Almond Butter Sauce

February 12, 2018 by Lindsay 82 Comments

This recipe for Zoodles with Chicken and Spicy Almond Butter Sauce is low-carb, high in protein and makes veggies flavorful and fun to eat!

Zoodles with Chicken and Spicy Almond Butter Sauce

*Originally published June 2015. Photos & post updated Feb 2018*

Hi Friends!

Almost 3 years ago, these Zoodles with Chicken and Spicy Almond Butter Sauce was the very first zoodles recipe I ever published on the blog. I bought my first spiralizer with a gift card from William Sonoma. Honestly, I resisted buying one for a long time because I was certain the zucchini noodle trend wasn’t going to last. Well, here we are in 2018 and the veggie noodle trend is still alive and well!

So, I decided it was about time to reshare this recipe so you all can experience the goodness if you missed it the first time.

The first few times I made zoodles, they did not go over well with the hubby. In fact, I remember one time very clearly. I tried to be very trendy and cook them in coconut oil and he told me that they “tasted like sunscreen” and refused to eat them. I think the turning point was when I made this Paleo Shrimp Scampi and he loved it.

Zucchini Noodles with Chicken and Spicy Almond Butter Sauce in cast iron skillet

 

Here’s what happened the first time I made this particular dish:

We’re grocery shopping and hubby requested we get some zucchini.
Night one: I made them with this almond butter sauce for dinner and hubby said “yeah this is going to go on the blog.”
Next day: I went to the store, bought more zucchini and made the same thing so I could take photos.
Night two: We ate them again and they were still just as good.

So now it’s time to share the recipe with all of you! I should note that I have since upgraded from my original spiralizer to The Inspiralizer and I love it. (aff link)

 

Here’s the recipe:

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Zucchini Noodles with Chicken and Spicy Almond Butter Sauce in cast iron skillet
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This recipe for Zoodles with Chicken and Spicy Almond Butter Sauce is low-carb, high in protein and makes veggies flavorful and fun to eat!

  • Author: Lindsay
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 – 1.5 pounds chicken, diced (i usually use a package that’s about 1.25 pounds)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium zucchini (about 1 pound)
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (peppers, corn, carrots, broccoli, etc)
  • 1/4 cup almond butter (or other nut butter)
  • 2–4 Tbsp orange juice (or broth for a less sweet sauce)
  • 2 Tbsp sweet thai chili sauce
  • 2 tsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger or ginger paste (optional)

Instructions

 

  1. Saute chicken, garlic and vegetables over medium heat until chicken is cooked.
  2. Spiralize zucchini. Use a knife or scissors to cut noodles to the desired length.
  3. Add to pan and heat through.
  4. Combine last 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Add more juice/broth to thin to desired consistency. Pour sauce into pan and mix well.
  5. Serve warm

Notes

This is a fairly lightly sauced dish in my opinion. If you like a lot of sauce, add a couple more Tbsp of nut butter and an extra Tbsp of sweet chili sauce and an extra squirt of sriracha and then enough broth to thin to desired consistency.

I tend to leave my sauce a little bit thick because I find it sticks to the chicken and veggies better that way.

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YUM, right?! I recently made this with peanut butter and it was just as good. I think peanut butter is sweeter than almond butter so if I use pb, I use broth to thin instead of juice.

Remember that if you don’t have a spiralizer you can make veggie ribbons with a veggie peeler like this! If you’re looking for a paleo option, try making your own condiments – Paleo Sriracha & Paleo Thai Chili Sauce.

 

Going crazy for veggie noodles and want more ways to use them? Try my Sweet & Spicy Shrimp with Soba Noodles, but swap in some veggie noodles like zucchini or sweet potato!

This recipe for Zoodles with Chicken and Spicy Almond Butter Sauce is low-carb, high in protein and makes veggies flavorful and fun to eat!

 

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Let’s chat:
What’s your fav veggie noodle recipe?! Leave me a link!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay-

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. Debbie @ Coach Debbie Runs says

    June 24, 2015 at 12:07 AM

    I don’t always check out recipes that have chicken, but the Zoodles lure me in. This sounds so delicious (and very easy to make vegan). I’m totally making it tomorrow (yes, I have a spiralizer!).

    Reply
    • Tom @ Raise Your Garden says

      June 24, 2015 at 7:22 AM

      No spiralizer here yet, but I’m a gym teacher and it doesn’t sound too manly. Wife has been asking for one though. Maybe I shouldn’t wait till Christmas or Valentine’s day.

      Reply
      • Lindsay says

        June 24, 2015 at 10:52 PM

        christmas in july sounds good to me!!

        Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 10:53 PM

      yay!!!! let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  2. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    June 24, 2015 at 12:36 AM

    Yum! I’m obsessed with zoodles and this sounds delicious!! I never thought to use almond butter with them! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 10:53 PM

      let me know if you try it!

      Reply
  3. Angela @ happy fit mama says

    June 24, 2015 at 5:03 AM

    I keep saying I need to get a spiralizer but I was afraid hubs would be like your husband – spit it all out. But if it’s got a nut butter sauce, he might be all over it. I know I will be!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 10:52 PM

      the sauce is a game-changer!

      Reply
  4. Jennifer f says

    June 24, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    I am the only healthy food blogger to not have zoodled — and that is changing today! looks delish

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 10:52 PM

      get on it girl!

      Reply
  5. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    June 24, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    That sauce <3 Chicken and any type of nut butter is always SO good! Tahini is my favorite, but almond is just amazing too 😉

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 10:52 PM

      ooh need to try tahini!

      Reply
  6. Dietitian Jess says

    June 24, 2015 at 7:37 AM

    That sauce sounds delicious- it’s definitely the time of year to bust out the spiralizer for zoodles, thanks for sharing an awesome new recipe to try!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 10:52 PM

      yes! so many zucchinis!

      Reply
  7. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    June 24, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    yum! i need to break out my spiralizer again!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 10:51 PM

      dust that baby off!

      Reply
  8. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

    June 24, 2015 at 7:57 AM

    Yum Lindsay! This looks like it will work for the round-up–thanks 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 10:51 PM

      yay! i’m so glad!

      Reply
  9. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    June 24, 2015 at 8:01 AM

    hahaha yayyyy for first zoodle recipe and what a recipe to start with- That looks amazing and I’d make extra sauce to, you know, eat on it’s own.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 10:51 PM

      good call, friend!

      Reply
  10. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says

    June 24, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    Glad to know my hubbie is not the only one turning up his nose as zoodles. But the kids and I LOVE them. Maybe this spicy sauce will make him rethink his position on zoodles.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 10:51 PM

      i think it might change his mind!

      Reply
  11. Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite says

    June 24, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    This looks so delicious and I have all the ingredients. YUM!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 10:51 PM

      woohoo! let me know what you think!

      Reply
  12. Liz says

    June 24, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    This looks delicious! I love zoodles.. I make pad thai with them all the time! This almond butter sauce looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 10:51 PM

      ooh pad thai! good idea!

      Reply
  13. Jen @ Pretty Little Grub says

    June 24, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    I haven’t tried zoodles yet but I love that you can do it without a spiralizer. Also taste like sunscreen…that made me laugh out loud.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 10:50 PM

      haha he knows how to make his opinions known!

      Reply
  14. Lisa @ RunWiki says

    June 24, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    Did someone say, “butter?” Anything that is even remotely buttery has got my attention. This looks clean, fresh, creamy and perfect for a summer dinner.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 10:50 PM

      i think you’d like it :)!

      Reply
  15. Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona says

    June 24, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    I love how many veggies are in this dish! Plus you can’t go wrong with a nut butter sauce.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 10:50 PM

      pile on the veggies!!

      Reply
  16. Athletic avocado says

    June 24, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    I can’t wait to try this with the Almond Butter Sauce! yum! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 10:50 PM

      hope you love it!

      Reply
  17. Emily @ Zen & Spice says

    June 24, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    Yay for zoodles!!! I LOVE them, however getting my boyfriend to like them is quite the feat. He loves spicy peanut noodles so I may try a version like this to try to get him to like them!

    My ALL TIME fav zoodle recipe: Shrimp Scampi with Zoodles
    (http://zenandspice.com/shrimp-scampi-with-zoodles/)

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 10:50 PM

      the sauce is crucial! and squeezing some water out so they don’t get super soggy!

      Reply
  18. Becki @ Fighting for Wellness says

    June 24, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    Yep, this is going in the rotation. I love my zoodles!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 10:49 PM

      enjoy!

      Reply
  19. Rabia @TheLiebers says

    June 24, 2015 at 4:20 PM

    I have a spiralizer, but I’ve never gotten it to work correctly. I might have to give it another try, This looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 10:49 PM

      it’s weird but i have to turn the handle on mine the opposite direction you would think you’d have to to get it to work! def give it another try!

      Reply
  20. Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says

    June 24, 2015 at 4:22 PM

    i have been seeing zoodles everywhere and have been wanting some..but again, i doubt i will use it more than 2-3 times. i might just invest in a peeler because i really want this recipe.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 10:48 PM

      peeler is a great place to start! if you get hooked you can always buy one!

      Reply
  21. Jenna @ Single Never Tasted So Good says

    June 24, 2015 at 4:39 PM

    This looks ah-mazing! I love my serializer and I can’t wait to try this recipe!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 10:48 PM

      hope you love it!

      Reply
  22. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    June 24, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    I love the evolution of this recipe. That’s how it goes with Vegas too. When she says something is good, I know I won. LOL!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 10:48 PM

      haha yep! major win!

      Reply
  23. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    June 24, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    I’ve been meaning to try more recipes with my spiralizer too. I got one for my birthday last month and have only used it once!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 10:48 PM

      definitely time to bust it out!

      Reply
  24. Steph says

    June 24, 2015 at 9:57 PM

    I made this recipe tonight — it is SO GOOD! Before tonight I’ll admit I was skeptical of zoodles but they are so tasty. I’m happy to find a good weeknight dinner go-to recipe.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 10:47 PM

      So glad you liked it!!

      Reply
  25. Emily @SinfulNutrition says

    June 26, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    Ah Lindsay this looks so good! Anything with nut butter in it is always a winner for me too. 😉 Making this for dinner this week!

    Reply
  26. Karolyn says

    June 27, 2015 at 4:48 PM

    do you think I could use almond milk instead of oj or would that be weird? We are out of Oj. I’m afraid it won’t taste as good with water!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 27, 2015 at 5:01 PM

      I think that would be fine! Or coconut milk!

      Reply
  27. Karolyn says

    June 27, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    Thank you! I did use almond milk and used cashew butter instead of almond. Also used one yellow squash. It was delicious!

    Reply
  28. Lindsay says

    June 30, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    hey nancy, i don’t allow my recipes to be reprinted on other blogs. You’re welcome to share that you tried it and link to my blog so readers can click over and get the recipe! thanks.

    Reply
    • Nancy W says

      June 30, 2015 at 9:49 AM

      Great I will write about how I tried it and link to your blog for them to get the actual recipe!

      Reply
  29. Martha says

    September 10, 2015 at 1:26 PM

    I love this recipe so much that I’ve been eating this every day for two weeks! It’s freaking out my husband lol

    Reply
  30. Cassie says

    May 6, 2016 at 10:40 AM

    I had to pin this recipe because it looks absolutely delicious! I cannot wait to try this possibly for a nice Mother’s Day brunch party tomorrow, actually! Psst, don’t tell anyone that it has almond butter in it 😉

    Reply
  31. Marylou Koslowsky Murphy says

    June 1, 2016 at 6:46 PM

    I’m allergic to chili’s, red pepper flakes etc, can you suggest other ingredients with the almond butter? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 3, 2016 at 10:39 AM

      those just add spice. the sauce would be fine without. You could just thin out almond butter with some water or broth. If you have some sort of spice or spicy sauce you can tolerate you could mix that in.

      Reply
  32. Diane says

    January 21, 2017 at 5:37 AM

    Everytime I sprinkle the noodles with salt first, the whole dish ends up very salty. Is there another way to get the excess moisture out?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 22, 2017 at 8:21 PM

      not that i’ve found with zoodles. When i shred zucchini i squeeze it out in a paper towel but that might crush the zoodle shape.

      Reply
  33. Corinna says

    January 31, 2018 at 6:54 PM

    Made this for the first time tonight. My 71-year-old dad took one bite, then looked at me and said, “This is going on the weekly rotation. It doesn’t taste healthy at all!”

    A huge win!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 1, 2018 at 7:25 AM

      yay! love hearing this!

      Reply
  34. Kelli at Hungry Hobby says

    February 12, 2018 at 9:42 PM

    The flavor in this sounds seriously amazing! The sauce is pure genius. YUM!!

    Reply
  35. Michelle says

    April 13, 2018 at 9:27 AM

    I’ve made this for my family a few times. We didn’t have Sriracha so I subbed Chili garlic sauce and it turned out really good. My 2.5 year old liked the sauce so much that I will now occasionally make it as a dip for his veggies.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 13, 2018 at 9:34 AM

      oh love that! never thought to use it as just a veggie dip!

      Reply

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