Description
Mediterranean Chicken and Summer Squash Noodles with Fried Halloumi is a vibrant dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This delightful recipe features tender chicken, fresh summer squash noodles, and crispy halloumi, all drizzled with lemon juice and garnished with aromatic herbs. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this colorful meal is both satisfying and visually stunning. Bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your table with this easy-to-follow recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium summer squash (zucchini or yellow squash)
- 8 oz halloumi cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Wash and spiralize/slice the summer squash; dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil and cook the diced chicken with minced garlic until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Crisp the halloumi: In another skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Slice halloumi into thick pieces and fry until golden on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Cook the summer squash noodles: In the pan used for the chicken, add spiralized summer squash noodles and sauté until tender but al dente, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Add flavor boosters: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish along with chopped herbs before serving. Toss gently to combine.
- Plate it up: Serve warm topped with chicken pieces and crispy halloumi; garnish with additional herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg