Description
A vibrant blend of succulent chicken and tender zucchini tossed in a tantalizing garlic and lemon marinade, making an easy and healthy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
- 3 tablespoons ghee or olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced crosswise into 1/2 inch pieces
- Zest of one medium lemon
- Juice of one medium lemon
Instructions
- Season the chicken generously with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of ghee or oil. Add the chicken in a single layer and allow one side to brown. Stir and continue to cook until cooked through. Transfer to a plate to keep warm.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of ghee. Add the zucchini, lightly season with salt, pepper, and remaining Italian seasoning. Cook until barely softened, then add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, add lemon zest and juice, stir and cook to heat through.
- Serve alone or over grain-free noodles or cauliflower rice.
Notes
For best results, avoid overcooking the chicken and zucchini to maintain juiciness and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg