Zucchini Chicken Pinwheels
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
148 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Zucchini Chicken Pinwheels
Description
In this recipe, chicken breasts are cut into long strips and marinated in a mixture of olive oil, tomato sauce, fresh or dried basil, salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder. Thin zucchini strips, cut lengthwise with a mandoline or peeler, are wrapped around each chicken strip forming pinwheel shapes arranged close together in a baking pan. The leftover marinade is poured over the assembled pinwheels. Baking at 400 degrees ensures the chicken cooks thoroughly while the zucchini softens without losing its shape. The resulting pinwheels offer a visually appealing dish combining the mild flavor and slight crunch of zucchini with savory, moist chicken infused by the tomato-basil marinade. This meal provides a satisfying way to include vegetables and lean protein in a baked format.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 basil if you can’t find these, use 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil instead, frozen, in cubes
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
- Whisk together the oil, tomato sauce, basil, salt, pepper and garlic in a small bowl. Cut the chicken breasts into long, thin strips (fingers) and place in the bowl with the tomato-basil sauce. You can continue immediately, or place the mixture in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to marinate before cooking. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- To assemble pinwheels: Cut the zucchini lengthwise into very thin strips. I found that this was easiest done with a mandolin or even a peeler. (You may need to trim the zucchini down to size if cutting it with a peeler.)
- Lay a strip of zucchini down on a board. Place a strip of chicken on top of it, about an inch from the edge. Roll the zucchini and chicken together to form a pinwheel. Place the pinwheel, seam side down, in a 9x13 roasting pan.
- Repeat with remaining zucchini and chicken strips. Don’t worry if the pinwheels are close together. Pour any remaining sauce over the pinwheels. Bake the pinwheels for 25 minutes at 400, then place under the broiler and broil for an addition 4-5 minutes, until the tops are just starting to brown. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken strips for several hours enhances flavor and tenderness but can be cooked immediately if needed.
- Use a mandoline or vegetable peeler to slice zucchini into thin strips for easy rolling and uniform cooking.
- A 9x13 roasting pan accommodates the pinwheels well; placing them close together allows them to hold their shape while baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 588mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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