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Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken with Crispy Zucchini Delight

Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken with Crispy Zucchini Delight Awaits

Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken with Crispy Zucchini Delight is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Cutlets
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon Tuscan Heat Spice Or Italian herb blend
For the Sauce
  • 1 stick Butter Dairy-free for vegan option
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
For the Zucchini Rounds
  • 2 cups Zucchini Sliced into rounds
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Gluten-free if needed
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Or feta/goat cheese
For the Base
  • 1 cup Israeli Couscous Quinoa for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Scallions Use both green and white parts

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • large bowl
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the zucchini into even rounds, toss with olive oil, Tuscan Heat Spice, salt, and pepper. Roast for about 15 minutes.
  3. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Tuscan Heat Spice. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken for 3-5 minutes on each side.
  4. Sauté scallion white parts in the same skillet. Add couscous and toast for 2-3 minutes. Pour in water and simmer for 6-8 minutes.
  5. After roasting, toss zucchini with panko breadcrumbs and mozzarella, then broil for 2-4 minutes until golden.
  6. In the same skillet, combine chicken stock concentrate, water, lemon juice, sour cream, and butter, stirring until smooth.
  7. Fluff couscous with a fork, stir in green scallions and lemon zest.
  8. Serve couscous on plates, top with chicken and sauce, and crispy zucchini on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Monitor the zucchini while roasting and broiling to avoid burning. Use a meat thermometer for chicken safety.

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