⏱ 20 min totalThai-Inspired Chicken and Zucchini Noodles
Per 1 serving · 622 g · 16 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein30g18% of calories
- Carbs32g18% of calories
- Fat49g64% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Thai-Inspired Chicken and Zucchini Noodles (622 g) has 649 calories, with 30 g of protein, 32 g of carbohydrates and 49 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (64% of calories). It is high in protein (60% DV), dietary fiber (31% DV) and Vitamin A (44% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 86% and 40% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein60%
- Dietary fiber31%
- Vitamin A44%
- Vitamin C102%
- Vitamin E55%
- Vitamin K143%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Calcium19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium86%
- Saturated fat40%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
1 cloves, minced Garlic
2 tbsp Peanut butter
1 ½ tbsp Tamari soy sauce
½ lime yields Lime juice
½ tsp Ground ginger- 🥄½ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
2 tbsp Olive oil
2 oz Chicken breast
1 large Zucchini
½ large Carrots
½ cup Alfalfa sprouts
½ cup Cilantro
½ cup, chopped Scallions
½ tbsp Sesame seeds- 1 tbsp Cilantro
1 tbsp Hot sauce
Directions
- 1
Spiralize the zucchini and carrot or use a peeler to cut them into noodles. Set aside.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the olive oil and the chicken breast. Sauté each side for 3-4 minutes until cooked through to 165°F. Remove from heat and let cool before dicing.
- 4
In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil, zucchini noodles, and carrot noodles. Stir fry for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 5
Transfer the noodles to a large bowl. Add the diced chicken, red pepper, sprouts, fresh cilantro, green onions, and the spicy peanut sauce. Toss until well coated.
- 6
Serve and garnish with sesame seeds, additional cilantro, and pepper sauce. Enjoy!
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (622 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 395 μg | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 91 mg | 102% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 8 mg | 55% |
| Vitamin K | 172 μg | 143% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 26% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 48% |
| Niacin | 13 mg | 82% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 101% |
| Folate (B9) | 173 μg | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 μg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 47% |
| Choline | 121 mg | 22% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 190 mg | 19% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 1,673 mg | 36% |
| Magnesium | 181 mg | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 472 mg | 67% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 30% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 69% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 84% |
| Selenium | 18 μg | 33% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 1,257 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 4,058 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 5 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 4 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.4 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.5 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 29 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 9 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 4 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 2 g | — |
| Sucrose | 5 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 4 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 649 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 123minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 78minCycling (moderate)
- 54minRunning (6 mph)
- 91minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Thai-Inspired Chicken and Zucchini Noodles?
One serving of Thai-Inspired Chicken and Zucchini Noodles (1 serving) has 649 calories, which works out to 104 calories per 100 g. That is about 32% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Thai-Inspired Chicken and Zucchini Noodles high in protein?
It provides a solid 30 g of protein per serving (60% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 18% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Thai-Inspired Chicken and Zucchini Noodles keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 23 g of net carbs and 18% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Thai-Inspired Chicken and Zucchini Noodles?
1986 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Thai-Inspired Chicken and Zucchini Noodles?
15 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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