If you own a mandolin or one of those peelers for making julienne, you can easily make this chicken zoodle recipe. There are several variations of zoodles recipes with chicken, but this one is zesty and garlicky and full of flavor. This is one amazing, healthy, high-protein, low-carb meal and a great way to use leftover rotisserie chicken.
How To Make Chicken Zoodle Recipes?
Begin by spiralizing the zucchini. If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can julienne them lengthwise using a mandolin.
In a large skillet, heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the zoodles and saute them for 2-3 minutes. Remove the zoodles from the skillet and place them in a colander to drain the excess liquid. Wipe the skillet clean and heat one tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the shredded chicken and cook until slightly brown. Add the chopped onion, cherry tomatoes, and parsley to the skillet. Cook until the tomatoes are soft. In a small bowl, combine the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Return the zoodles to the skillet, pour the lemon/olive oil mixture on top and cook for 2-3 more minutes. Serve while hot and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
What Do You Eat with Zoodles?
This is a complete meal in itself. If you are eating this as part of a low-carb diet, I would recommend serving it with a side salad. If carbs are not banned from your diet, a slice of crusty bread is perfect with zoodles. Going carb-free! sugar-free! jello is a great way to have your dessert and eat it too.
Recipe Variations
You can treat zoodles like it was pasta, so imagine the possibilities!
Serve them with tomato sauce. Pesto is a great way to dress zoodles. You can use basil or sun-dried tomato basil. Kale and spinach dressed in lemon juice, olive oil, and honey can be added on top of zoodles. Zucchini noodles pad thai? I think it’s a great idea. Roasted bell pepper and tomatoes combined with artichoke hearts work perfectly with zoodles. Romesco sauce is made with roasted bell peppers and almonds. It is delicious and would be great with zoodles.
