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Zucchini Noodles with Lemon Chia Greek Yogurt Chicken {High Protein, GF + Super Simple}

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Grain Free
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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!

Lemon Chia Greek Yogurt Chicken and Zucchini Noodles - A super easy, low carb and healthy weeknight meal that is perfect for Spring time! | Foodfaithfitness.com | @FoodFaithFit

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.

Lemon Chia Greek Yogurt Chicken and Zucchini Noodles - A super easy, low carb and healthy weeknight meal that is perfect for Spring time! | Foodfaithfitness.com | @FoodFaithFit

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?

Lemon Chia Greek Yogurt Chicken and Zucchini Noodles - A super easy, low carb and healthy weeknight meal that is perfect for Spring time! | Foodfaithfitness.com | @FoodFaithFit

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.

Lemon Chia Greek Yogurt Chicken and Zucchini Noodles - A super easy, low carb and healthy weeknight meal that is perfect for Spring time! | Foodfaithfitness.com | @FoodFaithFit

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.

Lemon Chia Greek Yogurt Chicken and Zucchini Noodles - A super easy, low carb and healthy weeknight meal that is perfect for Spring time! | Foodfaithfitness.com | @FoodFaithFit

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.

Lemon Chia Greek Yogurt Chicken and Zucchini Noodles - A super easy, low carb and healthy weeknight meal that is perfect for Spring time! | Foodfaithfitness.com | @FoodFaithFit

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. 🙂

Lemon Chia Greek Yogurt Chicken and Zucchini Noodles - A super easy, low carb and healthy weeknight meal that is perfect for Spring time! | Foodfaithfitness.com | @FoodFaithFit

I also shared the Greek Yogurt Lemon Chia Chicken recipe on Melanie Makes. So be sure to check it out there as well!

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Zucchini Noodles with Lemon Chia Greek Yogurt Chicken {High Protein, GF + Super Simple}

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!

Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword baked chicken, healthy chicken recipes, quick and easy dinners, zucchini noodles
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2
Author Taylor

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

  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. To assemble:
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Sprinkle with feta cheese, parsley and DEVOUR.

Recipe Notes

b]If you need a great spiralizer, I LOVE [this one![/b]

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Lemon Chia Greek Yogurt Chicken and Zucchini Noodles - A super easy, low carb and healthy weeknight meal that is perfect for Spring time! | Foodfaithfitness.com | @FoodFaithFit

  Yogurt Chicken recipes from around the web:

Greek Yogurt Pesto Chicken Pasta – Little Broken

Turkey Tikka Burger with Mango Chutney Yogurt Sauce – Melanie Makes

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Comments

    • 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!

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    • 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!

      Reply

    • 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!

      Reply

    • 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!

      Reply

  6. 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!

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  7. 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!

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  8. 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. !!

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  16. 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”! 🙂

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