Description
Mediterranean Chicken and Summer Squash Noodles with Fried Halloumi is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines juicy chicken, crunchy summer squash, and crispy halloumi. This easy-to-prepare meal is perfect for summer gatherings or cozy dinners, making it a delightful way to impress your guests and enjoy a healthy, colorful dinner. With fresh herbs and zesty lemon juice, every bite bursts with Mediterranean charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium summer squash (zucchini or yellow squash), spiralized
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by washing and spiralizing the summer squash.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Marinate the chicken in this mixture.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Remove the chicken and fry sliced halloumi in the same skillet for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden.
- Add spiralized squash and herbs to the skillet; sauté gently for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Slice the chicken and toss everything together in the skillet before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 110mg