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Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken with Crispy Zucchini

Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken with Crispy Zucchini Bliss

A quick and delightful Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken with Crispy Zucchini that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Cutlets A lean protein
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances all flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adds a dash of heat
  • 1 tablespoon Tuscan Heat Spice Provides warmth and depth
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Adds rich flavor
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Brings tangy creaminess
  • 1 tablespoon Chicken Stock Concentrate Savory base for the sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice Infuses zesty brightness
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Used for cooking chicken
For the Zucchini Rounds
  • 2 medium Zucchini Can be substituted with yellow squash
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Gives delightful crispy topping
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Melts beautifully
For the Base
  • 1 cup Israeli Couscous Absorbs vibrant flavors
  • 2 scallions Scallions Adds mild onion flavor

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it's hot enough for roasting.
  2. Slice the zucchini into rounds about half an inch thick, then toss with olive oil, Tuscan Heat Spice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the zucchini on a baking sheet and roast for approximately 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. Season the chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and Tuscan Heat Spice, then cook in a skillet with olive oil for 3-5 minutes on each side.
  5. In the same skillet, sauté scallions, add Israeli couscous, and cook according to package instructions.
  6. Broil the zucchini with panko breadcrumbs and mozzarella for 2-3 minutes until bubbling and golden.
  7. Make the creamy sauce by mixing chicken stock concentrate, water, lemon juice, sour cream, and butter in the skillet.
  8. Serve by layering couscous, chicken, and crispy zucchini, and drizzling with the creamy sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be easily customized with shrimp or quinoa for gluten-free options.

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