Kung Pao Chicken Zoodles For Two

INGREDIENTS

medium zucchini (about 8 oz each, ends trimmed)

1 tsp

grapeseed or canola oil

6 oz

skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1/2-inch pieces)

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

1/2

red bell pepper (cut into 1/2-inch pieces)

1 tsp

sesame oil

2 cloves

garlic (minced)

1 tsp

fresh ground ginger

2 tbsp

crushed dry roasted peanuts

2 tbsp

thinly sliced scallions along diagonal

1 1/2 tbsp

reduced soy sauce (tamari for gluten free)

1 tbsp

balsamic vinegar

1 tsp

hoisin sauce

2 1/2 tbsp

water

1/2 tbsp

Sambal Oelek Red Chili Paste (or more to taste)

2 tsp

sugar

2 tsp

cornstarch