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Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken with Crispy Zucchini Delight


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  • Author: ladidsaadia
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy Optional

Description

A comforting dish that blends bright citrus with rich butter sauce, featuring crispy zucchini for a delightful contrast.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cutlets Chicken Cutlets
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Tuscan Heat Spice
  • 4 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 tablespoon Chicken Stock Concentrate
  • Juice of 1 Lemon
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 medium Zucchini
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 cup Israeli Couscous
  • 2 Scallions
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt (optional)
  • 1 cup Quinoa (optional)
  • 1 medium Yellow Squash (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken cutlets dry, season with salt, pepper, and Tuscan Heat Spice.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and butter, then sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
  3. Remove chicken and let it rest, covered with foil.
  4. Slice zucchini and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and panko; pan-fry or roast until golden.
  5. In the same pan, melt remaining butter, stir in chicken stock concentrate, and lemon juice; whisk in sour cream or Greek yogurt until smooth.
  6. Cook Israeli couscous or quinoa according to package directions.
  7. Assemble the dish by placing couscous or quinoa on plates, topping with chicken, sauce, crispy zucchini, mozzarella, and scallions.
  8. Serve warm with a generous pour of sauce.

Notes

For a lighter version, swap sour cream for Greek yogurt and reduce butter. Leftovers can be stored separately for better texture.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-Frying, Sautéing, Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg