Description
A delightful dish combining zucchini noodles with zesty lemon and savory grilled chicken, perfect for a light meal.
Ingredients
Zucchini: 3 medium-sized
Chicken Breast: 2 boneless, skinless (about 500g)
Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons
Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
Lemon Juice: From 1 large lemon
Cherry Tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
Fresh Basil: 1/4 cup, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Salt: To taste- Pepper: To taste
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini by spiralizing it into zoodles and set aside.
- Marinate the chicken in a mixture of olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for at least 15-30 minutes.
- Grill the marinated chicken on medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- In a large skillet, heat the remaining olive oil and sauté the zoodles for 2-3 minutes, then add the cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Combine the grilled chicken, zoodles, and cherry tomatoes, adding chopped basil and adjusting seasoning as needed before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Let the chicken rest after grilling for juiciness.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Grilled Zucchini Pasta, Lemon Chicken, Healthy Recipe, Low Carb, Zoodles