Gentle Zucchini Noodle Stir-fry with Chicken

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A soothing, low-FODMAP stir-fry with tender chicken and zucchini noodles, seasoned with ginger and garlic to ease bloating while providing sustained energy. This Asian-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs chicken breast, zucchini, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 285 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 285 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Slice 12 oz chicken breast into 1/2-inch thick strips and season with a pinch of salt.
  2. Step 2: Spiralize 4 medium zucchinis into noodles and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  3. Step 3: Thinly slice 1 cup carrots and mince 3 garlic cloves and 1 tbsp fresh ginger.
  4. Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  5. Step 5: Add carrot slices and sauté for 3 minutes until slightly tender, then add zucchini noodles and stir gently for 2 minutes until just wilted.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 3 tbsp coconut aminos and the juice of 1 lime, then cook for 1 minute until sauce thickens and coats the noodles.
  7. Step 7: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, and serve immediately while hot.

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