Thai Chicken Zucchini Noodles with Peanut Sauce

I am in LOVE with Thai food.  The flavors are just so gooooood to me.  But every time we order carry-out, I am left with a rock at the bottom of my stomach.  It is always too greasy and too carb-y and just unhealthy.  So I found this recipe on Joyful Healthy Eats and I had to share.  This looks soooooooo good and will leave me feeling satisfied instead of sick.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of oil
• 1 lb. of chicken tenders, diced
• 2 tablespoons of oil
• 2 zucchini, inspiralized
• 1 large carrot, inspiralized
• 1 red pepper, julienned
• ⅓ cup of bean sprouts
• ¼ cup of fresh cilantro, diced
• ¼ cup of green onions, diced
• sesame seeds (for garnish)

Spicy Peanut Sauce:

• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 4 tablespoons of peanut butter
• juice of 1 lime
• 3 tablespoons of low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro, diced
• ½ teaspoon of ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
2. Heat a large skillet to medium high heat. Add oil and chicken tenders. Saute each side for 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit. Dice when cooled.
3. In the same large skillet over medium high heat, add 2 tablespoons of oil, zucchini noodles, and carrot noodles. Flash stir fry for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Remove noodles and place in large bowl along with chicken, red pepper, bean sprouts, fresh cilantro, green onions, and spicy peanut sauce. Toss till all noodles are coated.
5. Serve and garnish with sesame seeds.

Creamy Garlic Dressing

I LOVE creamy dressings.....don't even get me started on my love of sauces in general.  Well this little beauty that comes from the 21 day detox has such a buzz with my fellow coaches I had to give it a go!  Let me tell you - it didn't disappoint.....super creamy, garlicy and so satisfying!  The kids loved it!!!!  This stuff will now be a STAPLE in our house!  Your salads will NEVER be the same! ***Warning....it is amazingly garlicly....a little goes a long way!  Drizzle over top of your salad as opposed to dumping.  ;)

Creamy Garlic Dressing
(makes 10 servings, about 2 tbsp each)

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 cloves garlic, crushed
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp himalayan salt
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp raw honey or pure maple syrup

Place oil, vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, mustard, and honey in a blender or processor; cover with lid. Blend until smooth. Refrigerate dressing if not using immediately. If dressing solidifies when cold, hold at room temperature for 15-30 min before serving.