If you want something light, cool, and refreshing to eat for dinner then you got to check this out. I made it last night…its amazing!
Serves 2
Start to finish- 30 min meal
Ingredients you’ll need:
1/2 lb zucchini
1 garlic cloves
2 boneless chicken breast halves with/without skin
1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp water
1/2 cup torn basil leaves
Accompaniment: Lemon Wedges
Directions:
Shave zucchini lengthwise with carrot peeler or slicer and put in a large bowl. Thinly slice garlic and reserve separately. Pat chicken dry, then cut crosswise into thirds. Season chicken all over with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Saute chicken until golden brown about 8-14 minutes. Add chicken to the bowl of zucchini. Then add garlic to skillet and cook until pale golden, about 1 minute. Add the 1 Tbsp water to skillet and scrape up any brown bits, then drizzle over chicken and zucchini. Add basil and 1/8 tsp salt to bowl and toss until zucchini wilts slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
Enjoy!!
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August 12, 2009 at 11:21 PM
Nate
I have had this recipe and it is AMAZING!! Try it with tomatoes too….yum