Description
Grilled Chicken Zoodle Bowls with Bruschetta combine smoky grilled chicken, fresh bruschetta, and light zucchini noodles for a healthy, flavorful low-carb meal.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: 2 pieces (about 1 pound)
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons
- Balsamic Vinegar: 2 tablespoons
- Sea Salt: to taste
- Black Pepper: to taste
- Garlic Cloves: 3, minced
- Fresh Basil: ¼ cup, chopped
- Roma Tomatoes: 3, diced
- Red Onion: ½ small, finely chopped
- Grated Parmesan Cheese: ¼ cup (optional for topping)
- Zucchinis: 2 large, spiralized into noodles
Instructions
- Prepare the bruschetta by mixing diced Roma tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, chopped basil, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper; refrigerate.
- Marinate chicken in a bag with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, minced garlic, and half the chopped basil; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat grill to medium heat; grill chicken breasts 10-12 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let rest and slice.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet; sauté spiralized zucchini noodles for 3-5 minutes until tender but still crisp; remove from heat.
- Divide zoodles into bowls; top with sliced grilled chicken and spoon bruschetta mixture over; optionally sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Use firm watermelon for best results (if substituting in other recipes).
- Do not overcook zoodles to preserve texture.
- Marinate chicken longer (up to 8 hours) for deeper flavor.
- Keep ingredients separate if preparing ahead to avoid sogginess.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked perfectly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Grilled Chicken Zoodle Bowls, Bruschetta Zucchini Noodles, Low-Carb Chicken Bowl, Healthy Zoodle Recipes, Summer Chicken Meals