Brushetta Chicken Zoodle Bowls

Ingredients

For the Grilled Chicken

• • 2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Divided

  • 2 Tbs Balsamic Vinegar

  • 1/2 Tsp Sea Salt

  • 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper

  • 3 Garlic Cloves - Crushed 

  • 2 Tbs Fresh Basil - Chopped

  • 2 Chicken Breasts (~1/2 lb each)a

For the bruschetta

• 3 Roma Tomatoes

• 1 / 2 Cup Red Onion - Chopped

• 2 Garlic Cloves - Minced

• 1 Tbs Fresh Basil - Chopped

• 2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• 1 Tbs Balsamic Vinegar

• 1/4 Tsp Sea Salt

• 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper

• 2 Tbs Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional – omit to make this recipe dairy-free and whole30 approved!)

For the zoodles

• 1 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• 2 Large Zucchinis - Spiralized into ~4 Cups

Preparation

1. 1. In a large bowl or plastic ziplock bag, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Add crushed garlic cloves and fresh chopped basil.

   2. Add two chicken breasts to the marinade. The chicken breasts should be approximately 1/2 lb each.

      • Note: If the chicken breasts are closer to 1 lb each, slice one chicken breast through the middle and add both pieces to the marinade.

   3. Place the marinating chicken in the refrigerator. If using a large bowl to marinate the chicken, cover it with plastic wrap before place it in the refrigerator.

   4. Marinate the chicken breasts for at least one hour, or up to 8 hours. While the chicken is marinating, prepare the tomato basil bruschetta.

   5. In a medium bowl, combine diced roma tomatoes, red onion and minced garlic. Add fresh chopped basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, black pepper and grated parmesan cheese.

   6. Combine all of the ingredients together and refrigerate until ready to serve the zoodle bowls.

      • Note: If you omit the parmesan cheese from the bruschetta, this recipe is dairy-free, whole30 compliant and paleo.

   7. Once the chicken is finished marinating, add it to an indoor grill, outdoor grill or grill pan. I use this indoor grill almost every time I make grilled chicken.

   8. Grill the chicken for 10-12 minutes per side. If you’re using an indoor grill that cooks both sides at the same time, it should only take 10-12 minutes total to grill the chicken.

   9. While the chicken is grilling, prepare the zoodles.  Use a spirlizer to make the zucchini noodles at home. Or look for pre-made zucchini noodles in the produce section of the grocery store.

   10. Add olive oil to a large skillet on the stove over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles and sauté for 3-5 minutes. Remove the zucchini noodles from the skillet and divide between two bowls.

   11. Once the chicken is grilled, slice it up and place on top of the zucchini noodles. Spoon the bruschetta on top of the chicken and zoodles.