Basil Chicken Bites with Zoodles
Basil Chicken Bites with Zoodles
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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