Keto Chicken Caprese Salad
Keto Chicken Caprese Salad
This keto salad is inspired by the flavours of a classic Italian Caprese and topped with tender strips of chicken.This is a simple yet tasty option for lunches and perfect for meal prepping.
Ingredients
- 250 g chicken breast cut into strips
- 8 pearl mozzarella balls
- 6 sundried tomatoes roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 230 g courgette (zucchini) noodles
- 2 tbsp fresh basil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- salt and pepper to season
Instructions
- Whisk together the lemon juice with garlic, one tablespoon of olive oil and a little salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken fillets to a mixing bowl and drizzle over the lemon and oil mixture. Cover and refrigerate for ten minutes.
- Heat a griddle pan over a medium/high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken strips and cook for four minutes on each side or until golden brown and completely cooked through.
- While the chicken is cooking, you can assemble the salad. Add the courgette noodles to a large serving bowl along with the remaining olive oil, lemon zest, sundried tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Toss well to combine.
- Top the salad with the cooked chicken pieces to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 474kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 43gFat: 30gFiber: 2g
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