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Low Carb High Protein Meal with Garlic

Garlic Chicken: A Quick Low Carb High Protein Meal Delight

Enjoy a quick, nutritious low carb high protein meal with garlic chicken and zucchini noodles.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast can use chicken thighs for juiciness
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt substitute with table salt if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper adjust quantity to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika substitute with regular paprika if needed
For the Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil can substitute with ghee or olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter try coconut oil for dairy-free option
For the Garlic Flavor
  • 4 cloves Garlic (Fresh, Minced) fresh is best, but dried can work
For the Zoodles
  • 4 cups Zucchini Noodles salt and squeeze dry before cooking
For the Finishing Touch
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (Fresh) dried lacks fresh zing
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese nutritional yeast as milk-free substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (Chopped) can swap with fresh basil if desired

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

How to Make Garlic Chicken
  1. Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Toss them with sea salt, cracked black pepper, and smoked paprika in a bowl until evenly coated.
  2. In a heavy skillet, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 2 minutes).
  3. Add the chicken in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Move chicken to one side and add unsalted butter and minced garlic to the other side. Cook garlic until fragrant (30-60 seconds).
  5. Pour in lemon juice and scrape up any browned bits. Toss in zucchini noodles, stirring for 1-2 minutes until slightly softened.
  6. Remove from heat, sprinkle with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley, toss gently, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 55gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra zing, drizzle with extra lemon juice before serving. Store prepared chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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