Garlic Butter Chicken on Zoodles (Low-Carb)
Looking for an easy hearty mains that fits your garlic chicken zoodles routine? This garlic butter chicken on zoodles is naturally low-carb, gluten-free and grain-free, made with whole ingredients you can pronounce. It’s one of our favorite low-carb recipes for anyone cutting carbs or following a keto or low-carb diet — quick to prepare, packed with protein and healthy fats, and guaranteed to keep you full and energized. With just 10 g of carbs per serving, it fits easily into your daily carb budget.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Time: 10 minutes prep, 10 minutes cook
- Servings: 2
- Carbs: 10 g per serving
- Diet: Low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, grain-free
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 300 g chicken breast
- 500 g zucchini
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 (85 g) onion
- 120 g butter
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Peel and slice the garlic and onion. Cut the chicken breast lengthwise (butterfly cut) and flatten slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Fry the chicken in a skillet with 120 g butter, garlic and onions for 10 minutes, turning once.
- Meanwhile, spiralize the zucchini into zoodles. Remove the chicken from the pan. Toss the zoodles 2 minutes in the still-hot butter. Divide onto 2 plates and top with the chicken fillets.
Tips & Variations
Don’t overcook the zoodles — 2 minutes keeps them al dente, not watery.
Nutrition & Health Benefits
This recipe keeps carbohydrates low — just 10 g per serving — while delivering plenty of healthy fats and protein. Keeping carbs moderate helps stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels, which makes weight loss easier and prevents the energy crashes and cravings that come with high-carb meals. It’s also naturally gluten-free and grain-free, making it a great choice for anyone with gluten or lactose sensitivities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe really low-carb?
Yes. Garlic Butter Chicken on Zoodles contains just 10 g of carbs per serving — well within even a strict keto budget.
Can I meal-prep this recipe?
Absolutely. Most of these recipes store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days, and many freeze beautifully for quick lunches.
How many servings does this make?
This recipe makes 2.
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