Zucchini Noodle Stir-Fry with Chicken and Cashews

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

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A light and flavorful Whole30 stir-fry featuring tender chicken strips, crunchy cashews, and spiralized zucchini noodles. This Asian Fusion-inspired Whole30 recipe (low carb), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breast, zucchini, cashews for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 3, 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.

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Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Asian Fusion cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb (about 450g), thinly sliced into strips chicken breast
3 medium, spiralized into noodles zucchini
1/3 cup raw, unsalted cashews
3 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
2 sliced thin green onions
1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp sea salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast and 1/2 tsp sea salt. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, then transfer to a plate.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 3 spiralized medium zucchinis to the skillet along with 3 tbsp coconut aminos and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (if using). Toss gently and cook for 3-4 minutes until zucchini noodles are just tender but not mushy.
Step 4: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, add 1/3 cup raw cashews and 2 sliced green onions. Stir well to combine and heat through for 2 minutes.
Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with additional green onions if desired.