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A plate of skinny BBQ chicken served with fresh zoodles.

Classic Skinny BBQ Chicken with Zoodles

This classic skinny BBQ chicken with zoodles is a healthy and flavorful meal. Chicken breasts are marinated in a sugar-free BBQ sauce and grilled, then served with fresh zucchini noodles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 (≈ 8 oz each) skinless & boneless chicken breasts
Marinade
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup sugar-free or low-sugar BBQ sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
Zoodles
  • 4 medium (≈ 1 lb) zucchini
  • 1 Tbsp (for zoodles) extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ tsp (optional) red pepper flakes
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Equipment

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Shallow dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine BBQ sauce, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish, stirring until smooth to create the marinade.
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry, then submerge and coat them in the marinade. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
  3. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F.

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes. If you don't have a spiralizer for zoodles, you can use a vegetable peeler to create ribbons.