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Zucchini Ribbons with Grilled Chicken and Preserved Lemon

Raw zucchini and asparagus ribbons with grilled lemony chicken. Zucchini contains vitamin C, magnesium, and carotenoids for cardiovascular health.

From The Young Forever Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp preserved lemon, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp tahini
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 small zucchini, peeled into ribbons
  • 0.5 lb asparagus, peeled into ribbons
  • 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 0.25 cup roughly chopped toasted pistachios

Instructions

  1. For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk all the ingredients together until smooth. Set aside.
  2. For the chicken: Preheat the grill to 450°F or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Using a sharp knife, slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally, starting with the more bulbous end. Place the chicken in a nonreactive bowl and add the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside while you prepare the salad.
  3. For the salad: Place the zucchini and asparagus peels in a paper towel–lined bowl; this helps draw out any excess moisture. On a large platter, arrange the zucchini ribbons and asparagus curls. Sprinkle with the pomegranate seeds, mint leaves, and pistachios.
  4. Grill the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F. Set aside to cool slightly, then thinly slice.
  5. To serve: Drizzle the salad with the dressing and serve with the lemony grilled chicken.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

  • Vitamin C
    From: Zucchini
  • Magnesium
    From: Zucchini
  • Carotenoids
    From: Zucchini
  • Folate
    From: Asparagus
  • Vitamin K
    From: Asparagus
  • Arachidonic Acid
    From: Chicken
  • Phosphate Additives
    From: Chicken
  • Ellagitannins
    From: Pomegranate
  • Urolithins
    From: Pomegranate
  • Urolithin A
    From: Pomegranate
  • Resveratrol
    From: Pomegranate
  • Polyphenols
    From: Pomegranate
  • Punicalagin
    From: Pomegranate
  • Vitamin B6
    From: Pistachios
  • Potassium
    From: Pistachios
  • Lutein
    From: Pistachios

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

  • Hip Fracture
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
    Improves · via Vitamin C
  • Wrinkles
    Improves · via Vitamin C
  • Varicose Veins
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Cataracts
    Reduces risk of · via Vitamin C
  • Common cold
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Skin Aging
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • High blood pressure
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Cancer
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Aging
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Adrenal Burnout
    Addresses · via Vitamin C
  • Inflammaging
    Protects against · via Magnesium
  • Type 2 diabetes
    Protects against · via Magnesium
  • Osteoporosis
    Protects against · via Magnesium
  • Cellular senescence
    Protects against · via Magnesium
  • Nutritional Deficiency
    Addresses · via Magnesium
  • Premature Death
    Reduces risk of · via Carotenoids
  • Telomere Shortening
    Protects against · via Carotenoids
  • UV-Induced Skin Damage
    Protects against · via Carotenoids
  • Cognitive decline
    Reduces risk of · via Folate
  • Age-Related Hearing Loss
    Protects against · via Folate
  • Depression
    Reduces risk of · via Folate
  • Neurodegenerative Disease
    Protects against · via Folate
  • Alzheimer's disease
    Protects against · via Folate
  • Osteoarthritis
    Protects against · via Vitamin K
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
    Improves · via Pomegranate
  • Gut Dysbiosis
    Addresses · via Pomegranate
  • Age-Related Muscle Decline
    Improves · via Urolithins
  • Sarcopenia
    Improves · via Urolithin A
  • Mitochondrial dysfunction
    Protects against · via Urolithin A
  • Ulcerative Colitis
    Improves · via Resveratrol
  • Periodontitis
    Improves · via Resveratrol
  • Colon Cancer
    Protects against · via Resveratrol
  • Obesity
    Protects against · via Resveratrol
  • Parkinson's disease
    Protects against · via Resveratrol
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration
    Protects against · via Resveratrol
  • Advanced Glycation End Products
    Protects against · via Resveratrol
  • Heart disease
    Protects against · via Resveratrol
  • Erectile dysfunction
    Improves · via Pistachios
  • Stroke
    Reduces risk of · via Potassium

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