Zucchini Pasta with Chicken & Pistachios

Zucchini Pasta with Chicken & Pistachios

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NOODLES
 2–2½ pounds of zucchini noodles found in the produce isle of most grocery stores already cut
 1 tablespoon salt
 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
 2 cloves garlic
 Â¼ teaspoon ground cumin
 Â¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
CHICKEN
 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or ghee
 1 teaspoon salt
 Â½ teaspoon ground black pepper
AROMATICS
 2 scallions
 7–10 fresh mint leaves
 Â¼ cup shelled pistachios
 1 tablespoon lemon juice

1

Place the noodles in a colander and toss them with the salt until the strands are lightly coated. Set the colander in the sink to drain while you prep the other ingredients.

2

Pound the chicken to ½-inch thickness between two pieces of plastic wrap with the smooth side of the meat hammer, then slice it crosswise into strips. Warm the olive oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, 2–3 minutes. Add the chicken, sprinkle it with the salt and pepper, then toss to coat it in the oil. Spread the chicken in a single layer and let it cook undisturbed, 2–3 minutes. Flip with a spatula, separating the pieces and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes on the other side. Continue to flip and cook the chicken until it’s browned and sizzling on most sides, about 2 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover it loosely with aluminium foil.

3

Thinly slice the scallions, mince the mint leaves, and coarsely chop the pistachios. Add everything to a bowl with the lemon juice, mix with a fork, and place nearby because the next part goes quickly.

4

Place the olive oil in a small bowl. Peel and crush the garlic, then add it to the bowl with the oil. Add the cumin and pepper to the bowl, mix with a fork, and set it nearby. Rinse the zucchini noodles under running water, drain them well, and squeeze them in a clean dish towel to remove excess water. Return the skillet you used for the chicken to the stove and reheat it over medium-high heat, 2–3 minutes. Place the prepared zucchini noodles in the dry pan and sauté them until just tender, 1-2 minutes MAX. Push the noodles to the side of the pan, and reduce the heat to medium low. Add the garlic oil to the pan and cook for 20 seconds, stirring constantly. Push the zucchini noodles into the oil and stir gently until they’re coated. Turn off the heat and add the chicken to the noodles, along with the mint-pistachio mixture. Toss to combine.

Serves 2
6 Carbs per serving

Nutrition info from: https://www.verywellfit.com 

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NOODLES
 2–2½ pounds of zucchini noodles found in the produce isle of most grocery stores already cut
 1 tablespoon salt
 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
 2 cloves garlic
 Â¼ teaspoon ground cumin
 Â¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
CHICKEN
 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or ghee
 1 teaspoon salt
 Â½ teaspoon ground black pepper
AROMATICS
 2 scallions
 7–10 fresh mint leaves
 Â¼ cup shelled pistachios
 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1

Place the noodles in a colander and toss them with the salt until the strands are lightly coated. Set the colander in the sink to drain while you prep the other ingredients.

2

Pound the chicken to ½-inch thickness between two pieces of plastic wrap with the smooth side of the meat hammer, then slice it crosswise into strips. Warm the olive oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, 2–3 minutes. Add the chicken, sprinkle it with the salt and pepper, then toss to coat it in the oil. Spread the chicken in a single layer and let it cook undisturbed, 2–3 minutes. Flip with a spatula, separating the pieces and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes on the other side. Continue to flip and cook the chicken until it’s browned and sizzling on most sides, about 2 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover it loosely with aluminium foil.

3

Thinly slice the scallions, mince the mint leaves, and coarsely chop the pistachios. Add everything to a bowl with the lemon juice, mix with a fork, and place nearby because the next part goes quickly.

4

Place the olive oil in a small bowl. Peel and crush the garlic, then add it to the bowl with the oil. Add the cumin and pepper to the bowl, mix with a fork, and set it nearby. Rinse the zucchini noodles under running water, drain them well, and squeeze them in a clean dish towel to remove excess water. Return the skillet you used for the chicken to the stove and reheat it over medium-high heat, 2–3 minutes. Place the prepared zucchini noodles in the dry pan and sauté them until just tender, 1-2 minutes MAX. Push the noodles to the side of the pan, and reduce the heat to medium low. Add the garlic oil to the pan and cook for 20 seconds, stirring constantly. Push the zucchini noodles into the oil and stir gently until they’re coated. Turn off the heat and add the chicken to the noodles, along with the mint-pistachio mixture. Toss to combine.

Serves 2
6 Carbs per serving

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