Greek Chicken with Zucchini Noodles {GF, Low Cal, Paleo}

This Greek Chicken with Zucchini Noodles makes a perfect no fail meal! A zippy and fresh Greek salad tossed in zucchini noodles with marinated Greek chicken. Light, fresh and filling! Paleo + Low Carb + Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Guys, I can't believe summer is almost over! This year is flying by! When I think back to last year at this time, I was freaking out about my upcoming hip replacement surgery, sad about being single and stressed about finishing nutrition school. Biochemistry killed me.

Now a year later, I'm so happy I went through with that surgery. Not only do I feel 1000% better but I can do so much more now. You really can't put a value on living pain free!

That surgery is also how I met my current boyfriend. Believe it or not he was my PT! He was also my PT when I broke my foot a few years ago, but we were both with other people at the time. Now we've been together 7 months. Crazy how life works!

This summer I graduated as a nutrition practitioner and have a steady stream of clients. Something big and new is coming in October.

Make sure you're signed up for my newsletter because my subscribers will be the first to get the details and get first dibs at my new service which will initially only be offered to a small number of people. Get excited!

Speaking of exciting, this Greek Chicken with Zucchini Noodles is a meal to get excited about! Summer is coming to an end so time to bust out the grill, right? I haven't used mine at all this summer.

Then a few weeks ago, we grilled chicken and the guy was like this chicken is amazing. I knew I had a winner if he liked it! He kept asking how I got the chicken to turn out so good.

If you don't have a real grill you can use a grill pan instead. I use this one for when it's too hot to grill outdoors. It gets the job done and still gives you that tasty, grill flavor!

For the recipe, I marinated my greek chicken overnight so the flavors really marry. You can also freeze the chicken and marinade in a plastic bag then thaw when you're ready to make it. Works like a charm!

Pair the grilled chicken with zucchini noodles and Greek salad. The meal is fresh and light, yet super filling. Let me know if you give it a whirl!

Greek Chicken with Zucchini Noodles

Megan Olson

This Greek Chicken with Zucchini Noodles makes a perfect no fail meal! A zippy and fresh Greek salad tossed in zucchini noodles with marinated Greek chicken. Light, fresh and filling! Paleo + Low Carb + Gluten Free + Low Calorie

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Greek

Servings 4 servings

Calories 306 kcal

Ingredients

 

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For the Chicken:

• ▢ 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• ▢ 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• ▢ 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ▢ 2 teaspoons parsley
• ▢ 1 tablespoon oregano
• ▢ 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic

For the Greek Salad:

• ▢ 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced in half
• ▢ 1 cup cucumber diced
• ▢ 1/4 cup red onion diced
• ▢ 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• ▢ 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ▢ 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon oregano

For the Zucchini Noodles:

• ▢ 2 zucchini
• ▢ Optional: mint for garnish

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, oregano, minced garlic, salt and pepper for the chicken. Add the chicken to the bowl, coating it generously with the ingredients.
• Place in the refrigerator 20 minutes (minimum)* to marinade.
• While the chicken marinades, prepare the Greek salad by combining all ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Place in the refrigerator until it's time to eat.
• Spiralize the zucchini using a spiralizer.
• Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature 10-15 minutes.
• While the chicken is coming to room temperature, preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat. When ready, place the chicken on it. If using a regular outdoor grill, reduce the heat to medium-low. If using a grill pan, keep the heat at medium.
• Cook the chicken 7-8 minutes then flip and cook another 5 minutes. Check that the chicken is cooked through by making a slice in it.
• Remove the chicken from the grill, let it sit 8-10 minutes before slicing. This will help it absorb its juices.
• Prepare the bowls by layering the zucchini noodles on the bottom of a bowl, topping with the sliced chicken and Greek salad. Garnish with mint leaves as desired.

Notes

• *Chicken should be marinaded a minimum of 20 minutes, but can also be marinaded longer. Overnight is best. You can also toss the chicken in a plastic bag with the marinade and freeze. Thaw the chicken before cooking.
• **Letting the chicken come to room temperature prior to cooking is important so it doesn't get tough during the cooking process.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 15.2gProtein: 26.8gFat: 15.2gSaturated Fat: 3.1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400.3mgFiber: 4.6gSugar: 9.9g

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About Megan

Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.