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Sure! Here's a delicious and easy keto-friendly recipe for "Zucchini Noodles with Creamy
Avocado Pesto and Grilled Chicken":
Ingredients:
For the Creamy Avocado Pesto:
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Zucchini Noodles and Grilled Chicken:
- 2 medium-sized zucchinis
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
2. Prepare the Creamy Avocado Pesto: In a food processor, combine the avocados, basil
leaves, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until
smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside.
3. Create the Zucchini Noodles: Wash and trim the ends of the zucchinis. Using a spiralizer
or julienne peeler, create long, thin zucchini noodles (zoodles). If you don't have a spiralizer,
you can also use a vegetable peeler to make wide, ribbon-like noodles.
4. Grill the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill the
chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F
(74°C). Once cooked, set the chicken aside to rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin
strips.
5. Cook the Zucchini Noodles: In a large skillet over medium heat, add a tables
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