Lemon Garlic Chicken Zoodles Recipe
This Lemon Garlic Chicken Zoodles recipe is a light and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a low-carb meal. Tender chicken, zucchini noodles, and a zesty lemon garlic sauce come together for a satisfying and healthy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Zucchini Noodles:
- 2 medium zucchini (spiralized)
Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Zucchini Noodles: Pat the spiralized zucchini dry with paper towels and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make Lemon Garlic Sauce: In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Cook Zucchini Noodles: Stir in zucchini noodles and cook for 2–3 minutes until just tender.
- Combine and Serve: Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to combine. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Avoid overcooking the zoodles to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
