Description
Whip up this zesty lemon garlic chicken zoodles for a quick, fresh dinner that’ll have your taste buds dancing. Spiralized zucchini noodles tossed with tender chicken create a light, flavorful meal perfect for your healthy weeknight lineup.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 3 zucchinis
Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Pepper
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Sprinkle chicken slices with ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until each piece is evenly coated.
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm. In the same skillet, add 4 minced garlic cloves and saute for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss 3 spiralized zucchinis into the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently to prevent overcooking and maintain slight crispness.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Squeeze 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice over the mixture and gently toss to combine all ingredients.
- Plate your dish and sprinkle ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese on top. Garnish with fresh basil leaves for extra flavor if desired.
Notes
- Let zucchini noodles drain on paper towels after spiralizing to prevent watery results.
- Choose firm zucchinis for the best texture and avoid overcooked, mushy zoodles.
- For a dairy-free version, skip the Parmesan and use nutritional yeast for a similar cheesy flavor.
- When cooking chicken, ensure it reaches 165°F internal temperature for food safety and maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg