I don’t post enough noodle bowls on here, so I’m extra excited to share this recipe with you all today, straight from the new Whole30 cookbook.
And no, you don’t need to be following the Whole30 to make this recipe- it’s just one of the many delicious recipes given in Melissa Hartwig’s (the co-founder of the Whole30) new cookbook!
So what is the Whole30?
Well, many of you already know, because I can’t tell you how many requests I get for “Whole 30 compliant recipes”! And as many know, spiralizing can be your best friend when doing a Whole30!
From their website, the Whole30 philosophy is this (you can read more about it here):
Established by Dallas Hartwig and Melissa Hartwig (of Whole9) in April 2009, the Whole30® is our original nutritional program designed to change your life in 30 days. Think of it as a short-term nutritional reset, designed to help you put an end to unhealthy cravings and habits, restore a healthy metabolism, heal your digestive tract, and balance your immune system.
The cookbook which today’s recipe comes from is their newest cookbook, and I found it hard to pick one of the 150 recipes to make – they all look so approachable, fulfilling, and delicious.
I was drawn to this recipe because I love anything with a coconut broth AND I was intrigued by the roasting of the veggies. It definitely amps up the flavor and texture of this recipe – and I didn’t spiralize the sweet potatoes, because a) the recipe didn’t call for it and b) the sweet potato noodles don’t stand up well in hot soups – they tend to break up.
And to answer the question I’ve received: no, I haven’t yet done a Whole30, but it’s something I look forward to challenging myself with in the future!
If you’re interested in learning more about the cookbook, read here!
Have you done a Whole30? Have you found that spiralizing’s a life saver when following the program?
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Ginger Coconut Chicken Bowl with Zucchini Noodles
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon plus pinch teaspoon coarse salt
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 5 to 6 ounces each
- 1 medium orange sweet potato or Okinawan sweet potato peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small onion cut into thin wedges (about ¾ cup)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 small zucchini about 8 ounces, trimmed
- ½ cup canned coconut milk see Tip
- ½ cup Chicken Bone Broth page 284 or Whole30-compliant chicken broth
- 1 cup lightly packed baby spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
Instructions
- Combine the ginger, olive oil, half the garlic, ¼ teaspoon of the salt, and the red pepper flakes in a medium bowl. Cut the chicken into bite-size strips. Add the chicken to the ginger mixture and toss to evenly coat. Cover and chill for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F. In a shallow roasting pan, combine the sweet potato and onion. Sprinkle with ? teaspoon of the black pepper and ? teaspoon of the salt. Add ½ tablespoon of the coconut oil. Bake, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes, until the coconut oil has melted. Toss the potato mixture to coat with the oil and spread it into an even layer in the pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes more, stirring twice, until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
- Use a spiral slicer or julienne peeler to cut the zucchini lengthwise into long, thin noodles (or use a regular vegetable peeler to cut the zucchini lengthwise into thin ribbons). In a large skillet, heat the remaining ½ tablespoon coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini, the remaining garlic, remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, and remaining ? teaspoon black pepper. Cook, tossing gently with tongs, until the noodles are crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the zucchini noodles from the skillet; keep warm.
- Add the chicken mixture to the skillet. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the coconut milk and broth. Bring just to a boil, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat. Stir in the spinach.
- To serve, divide the chicken mixture between two shallow serving bowls. Top with zucchini noodles and roasted sweet potato. Sprinkle with the cilantro and mint.
- TIP Canned coconut milk separates in the can, with the cream rising to the top. Make sure to whisk the coconut milk well before measuring the amount needed for the recipe.
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