Description
A light and healthy dish featuring grilled lemon chicken with zucchini noodles and fresh cherry tomatoes.
Ingredients
- zucchini – 4 medium-sized (spiralized into noodles)
- chicken breast – 2 large (about 500g)
- cherry tomatoes – 1 cup (halved)
- fresh basil – 1/4 cup (chopped)
- lemon – 1 (juiced and zested)
- garlic – 3 cloves (minced)
- olive oil – 3 tablespoons
- salt – to taste
- black pepper – to taste
- Parmesan cheese – for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest before slicing it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the spiralized zucchini and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Toss the halved cherry tomatoes into the skillet with the zucchini noodles and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the zucchini and tomatoes, and add the lemon zest. Stir well.
- Gently fold in the sliced grilled chicken and chopped fresh basil. Cook for another minute.
- Plate the zucchini pasta and chicken mixture, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Do not overcook the zucchini noodles to maintain their texture.
- Marinating the chicken enhances its flavor.
- Fresh basil adds a bright, aromatic touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: grilled zucchini pasta, lemon chicken, healthy dinner, zucchini noodles