Chicken is marinated in Greek yogurt, chia seeds and lemon juice, baked and served over zucchini noodles for a quick, easy and healthy weeknight dinner!
Ch-Ch-Ch-CHIA.
And, really, that is far as my brain is going right now.
It’s one of those dreaded days of WRITERS BLOCK. Or it could be because I just woke up and I haven’t had my coffee.
But, I have come to the place of accepting that I am only ever going to be a normal human once coffee is running through my veins.
I also don’t know if I’ll ever be normal. So, there’s that.
But this post is not about ya’ll trying to get all deep, INSIGHTFUL and trying to figure out the inner workings and human nature of Taylor. Whatever that means.
It’s about chicken. And zucchini noodles, and a creamy, 6 ingredient sauce that tastes like Spring time just hit you square in the MOUF.
Also, lemon CHIA SEED. I bet you expected lemon and POPPY SEEDS amIright?
Remember the Paleo Egg Muffins? It’s ALL about the plot twists here on FFF. I just like to keep ya on your TIPPY toes.
Back to chicken.
Have you noticed that I go on recipe binges? Like, only a couple weeks back, we had those Slow Cooker Energy Bars, which was the first recipe EVER to have chia seeds. And then chia seeds are rearing their black and REALLY small little heads AGAIN today.
But, they’re really fashionable and trendy right now. Like dogs in purses.
Which should have never been fashionable EVER, if you’re wanting my opinion.
Why is this post all over the place?
For so long, I only thought of chia as those totally creepy little heads that grow “hair.” They really didn’t come in my radar as something that makes me go “NUM.” Until, you know, I actually tried using them.
And clearly, we are now eating them in ALL DA FOODS.
The rest of this SUPER DUPER FULL of healthy YUM dinner is SUPER DUPER simple.
Like, just take a spoon to some Greek yogurt (Protein <3) with some FRESH lemon juice, and some other spices for a little bit of FLAVAH. Let it do its spoon “thang” (read: Stir it) and then show that chicken who’s boss (read, the sequel: bake it.)
Once that’s done, a few cranks of a spiralizer is all you need to make some zoodles. Pop that chicken on top, hit ‘er with some more lemon juice, parsley and Feta cheese <– Don’t skip that.
Now, look at your plate and feel like you’ve just created the fanciest dinner EVER in abouuuut 30 mins.
It’s SEWWWW fancy, you should even have a white wine cocktail with it.
Or 3.
I won’t tell, I promise. 🙂
I also shared the Greek Yogurt Lemon Chia Chicken recipe on Melanie Makes. So be sure to check it out there as well!
Zucchini Noodles with Lemon Chia Greek Yogurt Chicken {High Protein, GF + Super Simple}
Ingredients
- 1/4 Cup Plain Non-fat Greek yogurt
- 3 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice + additional for drizzling
- 2 tsp Honey
- 3/4 tsp Chia Seeds
- 1 tsp Olive Oil + additional for drizzling
- 3/4 tsp Garlic minced
- Salt/Pepper
- 8 Oz Chicken breast
- 2 Large Zucchinis or 3 medium
- 1/3 Cup Reduced-fat Feta cheese
- Minced Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, 3 Tbsp of lemon juice, honey, Chia seeds, 1 tsp Olive Oil, garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper. Place the chicken into the bowl and spoon the mixture over-top so it is well covered. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Once the chicken has marinated, heat you oven to 350 degree and pour the chicken, along with the yogurt mixture into a small baking dish. Bake until the chicken is no longer pink throughout, about 25-30 minutes. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes to let the meat rest.
- While the chicken cooks, spiralize the zucchini noodles using the 3mm blade of your spiralzer (you can also use a mandolin if you don’t have a spiralzer.) Place the noodles into a strainer and set over top of a medium bowl. Lightly sprinkle the zucchini noodles with salt and let strain for 30 minutes to release the water, stirring around every so often.
- To assemble:
- Squeeze out as much remaining liquid from the zucchini noodles as you can and place into a bowl. Drizzle with a little bit of olive oil and squeeze of fresh lime juice. Toss to evenly coat and divide between two plates.
- Place the chicken on top of the zucchini noodles and whisk the sauce until it begins to come together (it will be a little clumpy) divide the sauce over top of each plate.
- Sprinkle with feta cheese, parsley and DEVOUR.
If you make this recipe, please remember to tag @foodfaithfit and #foodfaithfitness on Instagram! I LOVE seeing your recipe recreations! 
Want more zucchini noodles?
Zucchini Noodles with Raw Tomato Sauce
Broccoli Cheese Casserole with Zucchini Noodles
Pizza Zucchini Lasagna
Yogurt Chicken recipes from around the web:
Greek Yogurt Pesto Chicken Pasta – Little Broken
Turkey Tikka Burger with Mango Chutney Yogurt Sauce – Melanie Makes
STAY IN DA KNOW ABOUT BEHIND-THE-SCENES INFO GOING ON AT FFF BY KEEPING IN TOUCH ON TWITTER, FACEBOOK AND PINTEREST!
This post may contain affiliate links, but I only recommend products that I actually use and <3. Thanks for supporting FFF!
![\"Quantcast\"/](\"//pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-YGfzT33YcrLGq.gif\")
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
that marinade for the chicken sounds delicious- I’d totally sacrifice the seeds being stuck in my teeth for them.
The spiralizer is back again.
Taylor Kiser says
I knew you wouldn’t mind a few seedsies in your teeth.
And yes. And I am not even sorry about it. Thanks dudeeeee!
CARLA says
((((sharing))))) and in to try as we love our ZOOOODLES HERE.
a lot lot.
Taylor Kiser says
We do too! SO YUM! Thanks for the share Carla!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
You are the queen of spiralized noodles, Taylor! Love it! This chicken and zucchini noodles go so perfectly together. And that lemon chia dressing looks amazing! Pinned!
Taylor Kiser says
I seriously love them so! It makes eating veggies SO MUCH EASIER! Thanks so much for the love and pin Gayle – have a FAB wednesday!
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
I love the chia in the marinate/baking sauce Taylor! Never tried anything other than pudding and drinks. I am so into the idea though and will have to try it.
Taylor Kiser says
You totally need to! I am actually not too much into the chia pudding, but it’s super yum in a savory application! Thanks lady!
[email protected] Whole and Heavenly Oven says
Zucchini noodles are my LOVE language right now so keep ’em coming! Also, uh, this whole fancy-schmancy dinner just screams I’M AWESOME! We’ve obviously got all the health-food bases covered, so I think I’ll have 2 bowls. 😉
Taylor Kiser says
ME TOO! Especially with the warmer weather rolling around!
2 bowls is the only way to eat this. You’re a smart girl 😉 Thanks chica!
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says
I can totally see myself making this for dinner all of the time. Usually, I work at Starbucks on Monday nights and don’t have time to whip up dinner. This would be a great thing to make Sunday afternoon and have for leftovers during my busier days. YUM!
Taylor Kiser says
Totally! The leftovers are SO GOOD! 🙂 Thanks Erin!
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says
I have yet to try chia seeds in any food! Do I have to do it just because everyone else is? I tend to go against the grain instead of with it. But I must say that this lemon chia chicken looks pretty darn tasty. I may have to sneak a bite, or a whole serving!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha, I am usually with you. I eventually try it…but am WAY late to the party! Thanks Jen!
Julia says
Ugh le writer’s block…when I feel blocked (which is always these days), I’m tempted to just slap down a photo and recipe, no explanation required. I’ve gotta say, even when you have the WB, you make me giggle, you cheeky little vixen, you 😀
I need this chicken and those noods. Obvi. !!
Taylor Kiser says
Oh gosh. You and me both. It’s like here. Eat this. DONE.
Thanks so much ladyface! xoxo
Julia says
Love the chia seeds and the zoodles! Such a healthy meal.
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you Julia!
Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says
Looks delicious and so perfect for spring!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much Bianca!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
haha.. you crack me up! I think you need to have writers block more often girl! 🙂
Love this recipe and how you crusted the chia seeds on the chicken.. yum!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha, I am glad you don’t judge the crazy! Thanks Krista!
heather @french press says
this just looks so light and springy – perfect for the crazy warm weather we’re having in Cali right now – I just need to figure out how to get my zoodles to look as pretty as yours
Taylor Kiser says
I am SO jealous. It’s been rainy in Seattle….obvi.
Thanks Heather!
Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness says
Okay..I seriously need to get a spiralizer! This looks amazing!
Taylor Kiser says
DO IT. You 100000% will NOT be disappointed!! Thank you Cathleen!
lindsay says
did you get your coffee yet? hope so! LOL! and i love chia.. on all this.. not the pet though. ick
Taylor Kiser says
I had 2 CUPS! Haha! 😉
the pet is weird right? Thanks babe!
[email protected] says
Omg!! That lemon chia greek yogurt chicken Taylor!!! I am drooling all over this dish!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you Ami! I hope that continues if you make it 😉 Happy Wednesday!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
You know, being “normal” is overrated!!! I gotta admit – I was expecting lemon poppy seec – but you threw in lemon CHIA SEED!! Love the twist and love this moist chicken with “grainfree” noodles”! 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
RIGHT. It was my April fools joke! Which was unplanned by whatever!
Thanks so much girl! 😀
Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says
Girl, I feel you on the whole writer’s block!! It would be so much easier if we could just Do a photo, caption, and recipe. Either way, this chicken looks absolutely beautiful. Love the chia seed addition.
Taylor Kiser says
YES! Like “here, it’s good. Eat it.”
Thank you Lisa!
Sommer @ASpicyPerspective says
I’m in love with zucchini noodles and yours look perfect! Great pics Taylor, can’t wait to make this yummy, healthy recipe!
Taylor Kiser says
You and me both girl! Thank you!
LaKita says
Love the idea of putting chia seeds in savory dishes…never thought of that. Great recipe…stopping by from #SitsBlogging
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much LaKita!