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Fresh Greek Lemon Chicken with Zucchini Noodles Easy Keto Recipe

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A quick and easy keto-friendly recipe featuring tender lemon chicken paired with fresh, crisp zucchini noodles, delivering bright Greek flavors in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 oz / 340 g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 medium zucchinis (about 24 oz / 680 g), spiralized into noodles
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional garnishes: 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (omit for dairy-free), fresh parsley or dill chopped, lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and slice each horizontally to create thinner cutlets about 1/2 inch thick. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and half the oregano.
  2. Spiralize zucchinis into noodles, place in a colander, sprinkle lightly with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes. Gently squeeze out excess moisture with a kitchen towel.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken cutlets 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove and keep warm.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice, zest, remaining oregano, and a pinch of salt. Scrape up browned bits from the pan.
  5. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and zucchini noodles to the skillet. Sauté gently for 2-3 minutes until tender but still crisp. Avoid overcooking.
  6. Return chicken to the pan atop the noodles, spoon lemon-garlic sauce over everything, and cook together for 1 minute to combine flavors.
  7. Plate chicken with zucchini noodles, sprinkle with feta and fresh herbs if using, and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Do not overcook zucchini noodles to avoid mushiness. Use fresh lemon juice and zest for best flavor. Let chicken rest after cooking to keep it juicy. If chicken browns too fast, lower heat. For dairy-free, omit feta or substitute with olives or toasted pine nuts.

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Keywords: keto, lemon chicken, zucchini noodles, Greek, low carb, healthy dinner, quick recipe, easy keto

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