One Pan Teriyaki Chicken Zoodles {Zucchini Noodles} is the perfect easy one pot weeknight meal! Best of all, it’s gluten free (paleo-friendly) & takes only 30 minutes to make. So much healthier and better than takeout! Plus Video!
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Oodles of zucchini noodles. I just can’t seem to get enough. Plus, you guys really love these Mongolian Beef Zoodles and Kung Pao Zoodles. So we’ve got one more zucchini recipe coming and then we can get back to cozy soups and all things fall 🙂
With the return of the busy fall season, one pot meals are a favorite around here. This Teriyaki Chicken Zoodles is one that shows up regularly at our house.
It has all the amazing flavors of the popular Teriyaki Chicken over a bed of yummy zucchini noodles. Everything cooks up in the same skillet and you can easily add in any extra veggies you like.
We love anything that includes teriyaki sauce and if you do too, here are a few easy recipes to get you started:
- Teriyaki Shrimp Zoodles
- Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
- Sheet Pan Teriyaki Chicken
- Baked Teriyaki Salmon
- Teriyaki Chicken Foil Packets
- Teriyaki Beef Zoodles
- One Pot Teriyaki Rice with Chicken
- Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Caesar Salad
30 minute meals are a life-saver for those days when you just don’t have a ton of time. Dishes are my least favorite chore so I love when recipes are made in just one pan.
Plus it’s only 317 calories per serving, is low-carb and so much healthier than anything you can get at the takeout restaurant.
This One Pot Teriyaki Chicken Zoodles recipe starts off with some tender chicken pieces and pineapple. They get cooked up in our go-to homemade teriyaki sauce that is deliciously sweet, tangy and savory.
You can either choose to pour the chicken over the zucchini noodles raw, or toss them into the pan for no longer than 2 minutes, so they’re just tender but still firm.
Be careful not to overcook the zucchini once you add them in or else they’ll get soft and mushy. I like mine with a slight crunch so I’ll usually leave them in the pan for just over a minute.
This One Pot Teriyaki Chicken Zoodles is an easy meal that comes together in under 30 minutes – perfect for those busy weeknights and a great way to use up the rest of your zucchini.
Make Ahead-Tips for this One Pot Teriyaki Chicken Zoodles
- spiralize the zucchini before hand and store in an zip-top freezer bag in the fridge or the freezer
- cook chicken the day before and store in the fridge
- cut pineapples and store in the fridge the day before in an airtight container
- make sauce ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the fridge
- Delicious for leftovers or make a batch on Sunday meal prep and pack for your weekly school or work lunch bowls
- Divide evenly into lunch containers – I usually use this –> one
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Yields 2-3
One Teriyaki Chicken Zoodles {Zucchini Noodles} and easy low-carb weeknight meal made with tender chicken and sweet pineapples over a bed of spiralized zucchini noodles.
12 minPrep Time
10 minCook Time
22 minTotal Time
Save Recipe5 based on 2 review(s)
Ingredients
2 medium pieces boneless, skinless, chicken breasts (about 2/3 lb) cut into strips or chunks
2 tablespoons cooking oil (olive or coconut oil for paleo)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup pineapple chunks
4-5 medium zucchinis, cut into noodles using a spiralizer or a vegetable peeler
Sauce
1/3 cup water (plus more if too watery)
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce (gluten free tamari or coconut aminos for a paleo version)
4 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
2 tablespoons cornstarch (or use arrowroot or tapioca starch for a paleo version)
Salt, black pepper and red chili flakes to taste, optional
Optional:
Green onions, sliced thinly
Sesame Seeds
Lunch containers, for meal prep
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken with salt, pepper and drizzle 1-2 tablespoons of sauce over the chicken. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet / saute pan on medium. Add chicken and cook until lightly brown, about 1-2 minutes. Add in the pineapple chunks and cook for another 2 minutes, until slightly softened. Pour in the sauce and turn the heat to high. Allow sauce to bubble and thicken while stirring - about 1-2 minutes - add more water a little at a time if sauce is too thick. Season to taste with salt, black pepper and/or red chili flakes.
- *If cooking the zucchini noodles, add into pan and use tongs to toss and coat with sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes until zucchini is just tender but still firm. Be careful not to overcook.
- Remove from heat and drizzle extra sauce in pan over chicken and serve immediately. Garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- For meal prep: Divide evenly into lunch containers. Store in fridge for up to four days.
Notes
*do not overcook for longer than 2 minutes or else noodles will get too soft and mushy. You can also serve the chicken over raw zucchini noodles if desired.
More favorites:
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken (+ Instant Pot directions)
Teriyaki Rice with Chicken and Vegetables
One Pot Kung Pao Chicken Zoodles
One Pan Mongolian Beef Zoodles
Healthy One Pan Zucchini Noodle Skillet Lasagna Zoodles
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