Lemon Garlic Chicken and Zoodles: Easy, Guilt-Free Dinner Delight
A delicious and healthy Lemon Garlic Chicken paired with zoodles for a guilt-free meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- In the same skillet, add the spiralized zucchini and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Serve the chicken on top of the zoodles, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Make sure to not overcook the zoodles to keep them crunchy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Chicken, Zoodles, Healthy Dinner