We all know that chicken is the best source of protein, among most fitness-focused women, but plain chicken can get boring. The fact that it’s quick and easy to cook only helps to make chicken near-universal.  

Liven up your chicken with zucchini, broth, and many more healthy and flavorful ingredients. If you like this sesame chicken zucchini noodle recipe, you’ll definitely enjoy the grilled chicken breakfast burrito, green tea chicken with shiitake mushrooms, and the Hawaiian chicken kabob. 

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 2 carrots , thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch scallions , sliced, white and green parts separated
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
  • 4 cups unsalted chicken broth
  • 2 cups baby kale
  • 3 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce

Directions

  1. Using a vegetable slicer or spiralizer, cut zucchini into noodle shapes.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add chicken, carrots, scallion whites, garlic, and ginger, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add broth, kale, zucchini noodles, and soy sauce, and bring to a simmer, cooking 3 to 4 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Serve sprinkled with scallion greens.
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