Dinner for 2

Thai Chicken Zucchini Noodles

Name: Thai Chicken Zucchini Noodles
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Thai
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

$9.48for 423 minServes 2

Chicken and zucchini noodles cook with a creamy peanut sauce flavored with lime, ginger, garlic, and fish sauce.

Photo: runningtothekitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 0.5 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.5 lb	$1.75Typical price
	Zucchini and summer squash, 0.65 lb$1.79/lb typical	0.65 lb	$1.12Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 0.5 oz$0.70/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.39Typical price
	Carrots, 0.15 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.17Typical price
	Peanut butter, 0.5 oz$0.14/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.08Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.5$0.60 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Coconut milk, 1 oz$0.14/oz typical	1 oz	$0.15Typical price
	Fresh ginger, a little$0.40/oz typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, a little$0.60 each typical	a little	$0.07Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.74

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices

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.

23 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
2servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Thai Dairy-free Budget Dinners

Typical price

$2.37 per serving$9.48 for 4

City Store

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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.

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