Description
A light, smoky summer dish featuring chicken and zucchini charred on the grill and infused with fresh thyme and garlic. This no-oven recipe delivers bold flavor without lingering in the kitchen, perfect for warm evenings. Mediterranean-inspired with a focus on simplicity and high-quality ingredients.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 medium zucchini
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Sea salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels
Season both sides of chicken with sea salt and black pepper
Slice zucchini in half lengthwise, then cut into 1/4-inch thick half-moons
Brush both sides of zucchini slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper
Mix garlic, thyme, and olive oil to create herb-garlic seasoning
Preheat grill to medium-high heat
Place chicken on grill, cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden charred
Grill zucchini halves for 3-4 minutes per side until tender
Drizzle herbed oil over chicken and zucchini before serving
Notes
Use organic/free-range chicken for superior flavor
A vegetable brush works well for cleaning zucchini
Freshly ground pepper enhances taste
Pair with lemon wedges for extra brightness
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Trending
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 2 zucchini halves
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
