Spicy Avocado Sauce Over Chicken & Zoodles
Who needs carb-laden pasta when you make your own gluten free spicy avocado sauce over chicken and zoodles. Enjoy this paleo, dairy free, Whole30 delicious recipe!
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I love avocados. Shall we count the ways?
What's not to like about this green fruit? Yes, it's a fruit. See that pit in the middle? Et voila, fruit!
Avocado Health Benefits
It's local to us Angelenos & it's always good to eat local when possible
Has more natural fiber than any other fruit. Any other fruit?!
The potassium is 3 times greater than the banana. Who knew, right?
It's a nice protein source
Then there's the vitamins and phytonutrients making this little bundle an anti-inflammatory dream!
So I'm always looking for new ways to incorporate this guy into my daily diet (see above).
I slip it into salads, use it in wraps, put it in salad dressings, and have even liquified it in soup. It was time to make a savory spicy avocado sauce to pour over chicken and zoodles.
You can use this paleo avocado sauce on top of anything - grilled fish, meat, vegetables, or even as a sandwich condiment.
So many uses, so many benefits.
You can make it as spicy or as mild as you like by adjusting the amount of jalapeño and garlic.
I like garlic heat more than jalapeño so I used 2 garlic cloves and a half a pepper but play with the heat levels that work for you.
Or leave out the spice entirely and add some cumin for a Mexican style avocado sauce.
This chicken and zoodles recipe runs light and loose. That means I didn't give exact measurements for the chicken and zoodles. I wanted you to make the spicy avocado sauce and then you can dollop it on whatever you like with as heavy or as light of a hand as you like.
Do single serve. Make enough for your family or friends. You can actually make each component separately so you can bring it to work. There are many ways to enjoy this spicy avocado sauce over chicken and zoodles!
Spicy Avocado Sauce Over Chicken & Zoodles
{Paleo, Whole30, Gluten Free, Dairy Free}
Makes about 1-1/2 cups of sauce
Ingredients
2 ripe avocados, scooped and cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
Juice from 1 lemon
1 jalapeño, stem and seeds removed for less heat
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup water
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon avocado oil
Grilled chicken breast
Spiralized zucchini noodles or zucchini strands
Instructions
Place all ingredients up until the olive oil in a blender and mix. Once combined, slowly add the oil. Gradually add the water until your desired consistency is reached. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Heat the oil in a medium skillet. Once warm, add the zoodles and chicken. Toss and stir for a few minutes, until heated through. Don’t overcook the zoodles or they’ll turn limp.
Place the zoodles and chicken on a plate and top with avocado sauce.