Chicken and zucchini - a super clean, flavorful dish for a light meal. Serve as-is or over rice, inside of a lavash wrap, or pita. This quick and easy recipe involves marinating the chicken with spices and then sauteeing and finishing with lime juice. Gluten free
2poundschickentenders or breast, pounded and cut into cubes 1-inch thick
2wholezucchini or Mexican squashsliced 1/2-inch thick, then quartered
2scallionschopped
1tspsalt
1tspground coriander
1tspground cumin
1tspchile powdersuch as chipotle, new mexico, or red chile flakes
1tspdried oregano
2tbspolive oilextra virgin
lime juice (from 1-2 small limes)for finishing
Instructions
Combine all the ingredients in a large bag or bowl and marinade for 30 minutes at room temperature.*
Warm a large skillet over medium heat and coat the pan with a bit of olive oil. Dump the chicken and zucchini marinade into the hot pan and allow to cook, without moving for 7 minutes. Use a spatula to flip everything over and cook the other side about 6 minutes or until cooked through.
Add fresh lime juice and taste. Season with more salt or lime to taste and serve hot.
Notes
To marinade overnight, simply refrigerate and use the next day.
Any size or variety of zucchini will work in this recipe.
Pounding the chicken ensures that it has a more tender texture.