Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast half, boneless and skinless
- Juice of a lemon, divided
- Salt, pepper
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into noodles
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 Tbsp. pine nuts
- 2 Tbsp. minced fresh basil
Instructions
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Place chicken breast half between 2 sheets of waxed paper and pound to a 1/2 inch thickness. Sprinkle both sides with half the lemon juice, then season both sides with salt, pepper and dried oregano.
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In a medium size skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Sauté chicken breast half for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until juices run clear. Remove from pan to a warm plate.
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Cut zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer, julienne peeler or mandoline, then place noodles in a large bowl.
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Add cherry tomato halves, pine nuts and minced basil to bowl, then toss to combine.
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Slice chicken breast half into 3/4 inch thick strips. Add chicken strips to bowl, sprinkle with remaining lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Toss the salad one more time to combine all ingredients, then serve.
by: Lisa Richards, CNC
