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Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken with Crispy Zucchini Delight

Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken with Crispy Zucchini Delight Awaits

This Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken with Crispy Zucchini Delight is quick to prepare and impressively flavorful.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Cutlets or shrimp for seafood twist
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Tuscan Heat Spice can substitute with Italian seasoning
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Chicken Stock Concentrate
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice fresh preferred
For the Zucchini
  • 2 medium Zucchini or yellow squash
  • 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese or feta/goat cheese
For the Couscous
  • 1 cup Israeli Couscous or quinoa as gluten-free substitute
  • 2 scallions Scallions white and green parts

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Small pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Slice the zucchini into rounds and toss with olive oil, Tuscan Heat Spice, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for about 15 minutes.
  3. Season the chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and Tuscan Heat Spice. Sear in a skillet over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. In a small pot, sauté the white parts of the scallions, then add Israeli couscous and toast. Add water, cover, and cook for 6-8 minutes until tender.
  5. Remove zucchini from the oven, sprinkle with panko and mozzarella cheese, and broil for 2-3 minutes until golden.
  6. In the same skillet, combine chicken stock concentrate, water, lemon juice, sour cream, and butter. Stir to create a smooth sauce and simmer.
  7. Serve by layering couscous, chicken, and drizzle with lemon sauce, alongside the crispy zucchini.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep an eye on the zucchini while broiling to prevent burning. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked through.

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