Description
Indulge in the vibrant taste of Greece with our Greek Chicken Zucchini Noodles. This quick and healthy dish combines succulent grilled chicken, fresh zucchini noodles, and a tangy herb marinade, bringing the essence of a Mediterranean taverna right to your kitchen. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this recipe not only satisfies but also impresses. Get ready to twirl your fork and enjoy a burst of flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchini (spiralized into noodles)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the marinade. Add chicken breasts and coat well; let sit while preparing other ingredients.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed and sauté spiralized zucchini noodles for 2-3 minutes until they soften slightly.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and crumbled feta cheese to the skillet; stir gently for another minute until heated through.
- Slice the cooked chicken and place it over the zucchini mixture. Drizzle with any remaining marinade from the bowl and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg