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Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken with Crispy Zucchini Delight

Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken with Crispy Zucchini Delight in 30 Minutes

This Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken with Crispy Zucchini Delight is a quick and gourmet dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 cutlets Chicken can substitute with shrimp
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Tuscan Heat Spice can substitute with Italian herbs
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Sour Cream can use Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Chicken Stock Concentrate
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for cooking
For the Zucchini Rounds
  • 2 medium Zucchini can substitute with yellow squash
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
For the Couscous
  • 1 cup Israeli Couscous can substitute with quinoa
  • 2 scallions Scallions

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Pot
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice zucchini into rounds, mix with olive oil, Tuscan Heat Spice, salt, and pepper. Spread onto the baking sheet.
  3. Roast zucchini in the oven for 15 minutes.
  4. Season chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and Tuscan Heat Spice. Sear in a skillet with olive oil for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. In a small pot, sauté scallions, add Israeli couscous, toast, and then cover with water. Cook for 6-8 minutes until tender.
  6. Broil zucchini with panko and mozzarella for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  7. Prepare sauce in the same skillet by adding chicken stock concentrate, lemon juice, sour cream, and butter. Stir until smooth.
  8. Fluff couscous and mix in scallions and lemon zest. Serve chicken over couscous with zucchini rounds and sauce on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, consider marinating the chicken cutlets in lemon juice and spices for up to 24 hours.

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