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Garlic-Butter Lemony Chicken Zoodles

Ingredients

  • 6 medium zucchini spiralized (https://cleanfoodcrush.com/spiralizer)
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, pounded to an even thickness
  • 1 cup fresh cherry or grape tomatoes halved
  • 2 Tbsp clarified butter/ghee divided
  • 3 fresh garlic cloves minced or pressed
  • the juice AND zest of 1 fresh lemon
  • sea salt and ground black pepper to your taste
  • a handful of fresh parsley or cilantro leaves chopped
  • 2 Tbsps fresh grated parmesan

Instructions

  • Melt 1 Tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken, season with sea salt & pepper, then saute for 6-8 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove from skillet, and set aside to rest for 5 minutes, then shred into, bite-sized pieces using forks.
  • Heat the remaining ghee in the same preheated skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, just until fragrant. Stir in zucchini noodles and saute for about 2 minutes, until crisp-tender.
  • Drain off any moisture, then season to taste.
  • Add in shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, lemon zest and juice, and your cilantro/parsley.
  • Gently toss to combine well, then sprinkle with shredded parmesan and fresh ground black pepper.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!