Lemon Garlic Chicken Zoodles Recipe
This Lemon Garlic Chicken Zoodles recipe is a light and refreshing dish that combines tender chicken with zesty lemon and flavorful garlic, all served over spiralized zucchini ‘noodles.’ It’s a low-carb, gluten-free option that’s perfect for a healthy dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Zoodles:
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Zoodles: Pat the spiralized zucchini dry and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Cook chicken in olive oil until golden brown; set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Add Flavor: Add lemon zest, juice, and broth; let simmer.
- Cook Zoodles: Add zoodles to the skillet and cook until tender.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet; toss together.
- Finish: Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
- For extra richness, add butter to the sauce.
- Avoid overcooking zoodles to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
