Dinner for 2
Thai Chicken Zucchini Noodles
Chicken and zucchini noodles cook with a creamy peanut sauce flavored with lime, ginger, garlic, and fish sauce.
$9.48for 4 servings
$2.37 per serving$9.48 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: runningtothekitchen.com
- 23 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.75Typical price |
| Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $1.12Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.39Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.17Typical price |
| Peanut butter$0.14/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.08Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Coconut milk$0.14/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.15Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | a little | $0.07Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.74 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilHoney or maple syrupAsian sauces and pastes
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast
- salt & pepper
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 large zucchini
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 2 tbsp cashews
- 1 carrot
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1/2 lime
- 1/2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp coconut cream from a can
- 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tbsp jalapeno
Steps
- Whisk the peanut butter, lime juice, honey, coconut cream, fish sauce, ginger, garlic, and jalapeno in a small bowl.
- Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- Heat the coconut oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side, turning once, until it reaches 165 F.
- Rest the chicken for 3 minutes, then slice it thinly.
- Cook the zucchini noodles and grated carrot in the same skillet for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the sauce, sliced chicken, cilantro, and cashews, then heat for 1 minute.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
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