Description
This Lemon Garlic Chicken Zoodles recipe is a vibrant, healthy, and low-carb meal featuring tender chicken breast strips sautéed with garlic, lemon juice, and fresh zucchini noodles. Perfect for a quick dinner, it balances bright citrus flavors with savory Parmesan and fresh parsley for a satisfying and nutritious dinner option.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Vegetables & Seasonings
- 4 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Sauté until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Cook Zucchini Noodles: Add the spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes. Toss gently to combine and cook until the zoodles are just tender but still retain some crunch to prevent sogginess.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken strips to the skillet with the zoodles. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss everything gently to combine and heat through for another minute.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley over the top. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking the zoodles to keep them from becoming soggy and losing their texture.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Add cherry tomatoes or spinach to the dish for additional color and nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
