NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5.5 oz chicken breast

0.5 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.5 tbsp ghee

1 clove garlic

1 tsp fresh thyme

1 cup zucchini

1 tsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Pat the chicken breast dry with a paper towel and season both sides evenly with sea salt and black pepper.

• 2

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

• 3

  Place the chicken in the skillet and sear for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

• 4

  During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the ghee, smashed garlic clove, and fresh thyme to the pan.

• 5

  Tilt the pan slightly and use a spoon to continuously baste the chicken with the melted herb-infused ghee.

• 6

  Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes.

• 7

  In the same skillet, add the sliced zucchini and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until tender-crisp and lightly browned.

• 8

  Slice the chicken and serve it over the zucchini, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.