Zucchini Noodles with Pesto and Grilled Chicken
Zucchini Noodles with Pesto and Grilled Chicken is a delightful dish that offers a symphony of tastes, flavors, and textures. The succulent grilled chicken, seasoned with garlic and oregano, provides a robust and savory flavor that pairs beautifully with the fresh and tender zucchini noodles.
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
For the zucchini noodles:
- 4 medium zucchinis spiralized
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the pesto:
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves packed
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the Chicken: Place chicken on the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Remove from grill and let rest.
- Make the Pesto Sauce: In a food processor, combine basil, Parmesan, olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.
- Prepare Zucchini Noodles: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add spiralized zucchini and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Be careful not to overcook, as zucchini can become mushy.
- Combine with Pesto Sauce: Toss the zucchini noodles with the pesto sauce until well coated.
- Serve: Slice the grilled chicken and serve over the zucchini noodles. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves if desired.
- Dobar tek!