Grilled Basil Chicken and Zucchini
- Women`s Corner
- September 29, 2022
Fire up the grill for this healthy, basil-infused summer dish.
Ingredients:
- 1 c. white rice
- 1 lime, plus wedges for serving
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
- 1/2 red chile, thinly sliced
- 4 small zucchini (about 1 1/4 lbs), halved lengthwise
- 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 1 lb. chicken tenders
- 2 1/2 c. basil, roughly chopped
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Method: Cook rice per package directions. Zest lime into large bowl, then squeeze in 2 tablespoons juice. Finely grate garlic into bowl, then stir in soy sauce, sugar, and chile. Brush zucchini with 1 tablespoon oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Rub chicken tenders with remaining tablespoon oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Grill zucchini until just barely tender and chicken until just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side; transfer to cutting board. Cut zucchini and chicken into pieces and toss in sauce; fold in basil and serve over rice with lime wedges.
Nutritional Information (per serving): About 400 calories, 10.5 g fat (1.5 g saturated), 29 g protein, 450 mg sodium, 46 g carb, 3 g fiber
This recipe is taken from https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/
