Basil Chicken Bites with Zoodles

Basil Chicken Bites with Zoodles

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 327 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ t dried oregano
  • 1 t dried basil divided
  • 2 garlic cloves minced, divided
  • 1 t sea salt divided
  • ½ t black pepper
  • 8 oz chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 T grass-fed butter divided
  • 2 zucchini spiralized
  • Fresh basil leaves to garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine the oregano, ½ teaspoon of the basil, half of the garlic, ½ teaspoon of the sea salt, and the pepper. Rub the herb mixture into the chicken.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes, turning the chicken over to cook evenly on all sides. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Add the remaining ½ teaspoon basil and the remaining garlic. Cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  • Add the zucchini noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender-crisp. Season with the remaining ½ teaspoon sea salt. Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through. Garnish with the basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 37gFat: 18gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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