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!!