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Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken with Crispy Zucchini Delight

Indulge in this flavorful dish with tender chicken in a tangy lemon butter sauce and crispy zucchini, perfect for dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Chicken Cutlets Tender chicken as the main protein
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper For seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Tuscan Heat Spice Adds a unique flavor
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Unsalted preferred for control over salt
  • 1 cup Sour Cream For creaminess
  • 1 tablespoon Chicken Stock Concentrate Enhances umami flavor
  • 1 Juice of 1 Lemon For tanginess
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For cooking chicken
  • 2 medium Zucchini To be coated and cooked for crunch
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs For coating zucchini
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese For topping
  • 1 cup Israeli Couscous Served as the base
  • 2 pieces Scallions For garnish
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt (optional) Substitute for sour cream if desired
  • 1 cup Quinoa (optional) Alternative grain option
  • 1 medium Yellow Squash (optional) Can be added for variation

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken cutlets generously with salt, pepper, and Tuscan heat spice.
  2. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Cooking Chicken
  1. Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and stir in sour cream, chicken stock concentrate, and lemon juice.
  2. Let it simmer for a few minutes until smooth and creamy.
Preparing Zucchini
  1. Slice the zucchini and toss it in panko breadcrumbs, then sauté or bake until crispy and golden brown.
Combining and Serving
  1. Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet with the sauce to coat well.
  2. Top with mozzarella cheese and let it melt for a couple of minutes.
  3. Plate the creamy lemon butter chicken over Israeli couscous or quinoa and garnish with crispy zucchini and scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 21gSodium: 1200mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

Best served immediately. Can be customized with various grains and veggies. Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.

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