Lemon-Ginger Chicken with Zucchini Noodles

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A gentle, stomach-soothing meal for managing nausea during Whole30 adjustments. This Asian-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs chicken breast, ginger, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 1 Asian cuisine 240 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 oz thinly sliced chicken breast and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in the center.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp minced ginger, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/8 tsp sea salt, then cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 medium spiralized zucchini noodles and 1/2 lemon juice, tossing gently for 2-3 minutes until zucchini is tender-crisp and coated.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 1/2 lemon zest, and serve immediately.

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