Peanut Chicken with Zucchini Noodles

• -2 Tablespoons sesame oil (you'll need more for the peanut sauce below)1
• -2 teaspoons minced or chopped garlic
• -1 cup shredded carrots
• -1 cup thinly sliced cabbage (I use red)
• -1 large bell pepper, thinly sliced (I use red)
• -3 large zucchini, spiralized into noodles4
• -2 large chicken breasts, cooked & shredded (about 2-3 cups)2
• Toppings: 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds, handful of cilantro, 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped green onion

Peanut Sauce:

• -1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• -1/3 cup honey
• -1/3 cup soy sauce (I use reduced sodium)
• -2 Tablespoons sesame oil1
• -2 Tablespoons rice vinegar3
• -2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
• -1-2 teaspoons Sriracha or any hot chile sauce

1. Heat 2 Tablespoons of sesame oil and the garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots, cabbage, and pepper slices. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are a little tender. (I usually begin the peanut sauce, step 2, during this time.) Once tender, add the zucchini noodles and shredded chicken to the skillet. Cook and stir for about 3 minutes until the zucchini is a little softer and chicken is warm. Turn off the stove and remove from heat. Set aside. (*If your skillet isn't quite big enough, you can do this step in batches.)
2. Combine all of the peanut sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk constantly until the peanut butter has melted and everything is combined. I usually use 2 teaspoons of Sriracha, but use the amount of heat you like.
3. Once the sauce is heated through, pour over chicken/vegetables. Toss everything around until combined. Place on a serving dish (or not!) and top with sesame seeds, cilantro, peanuts, and green onion. Serve immediately.
4. Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for a few days. Reheat to your liking.