Grilled Basil Chicken and Zucchini

Name: Grilled Basil Chicken and Zucchini
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 c. white rice; 1 lime, plus wedges for serving; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce; 1/2 tsp. sugar; 1/2 red chile, thinly sliced; 4 small zucchini (about 1 1/4 lbs), halved lengthwise; 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided; Kosher salt and pepper; 1 lb. chicken tenders; 2 1/2 c. basil, roughly chopped

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Jun 7, 2019

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Danielle Occhiogrosso Daly

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

20 mins

Cal/Serv:

400

Fire up the grill for this healthy, basil-infused summer dish.

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Ingredients

1 cup white rice
1 lime, plus wedges for serving
2 cloves garlic
1 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 red chile, thinly sliced
4 small zucchini (about 1 1/4 lbs), halved lengthwise
2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and pepper
1 lb. chicken tenders
2 1/2 cups basil, roughly chopped

Directions

1. Step 1Cook rice per package directions.
2. Step 2Zest lime into large bowl, then squeeze in 2 tablespoons juice. Finely grate garlic into bowl, then stir in soy sauce, sugar, and chile.
3. Step 3 Brush zucchini with 1 tablespoon oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Rub chicken tenders with remaining tablespoon oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Grill zucchini until just barely tender and chicken until just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side; transfer to cutting board.
4. Step 4Cut zucchini and chicken into pieces and toss in sauce; fold in basil and serve over rice with lime wedges.