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Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken with Crispy Zucchini Delight


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  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious blend of creamy lemon butter sauce enveloping tender chicken cutlets served with crispy zucchini for a delightful crunch.


Ingredients

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  • 4 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. Season the chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and Tuscan heat spice.
  2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat, add chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides, then remove.
  3. In the same skillet, add remaining butter, then stir in sour cream, chicken stock concentrate, and lemon juice until smooth.
  4. Return chicken to skillet and simmer for a few minutes.
  5. Slice zucchini, coat in panko breadcrumbs, and sprinkle with mozzarella, then bake until golden.
  6. Serve the chicken over Israeli couscous or quinoa with crispy zucchini and fresh scallions.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. If desired, Greek yogurt can replace sour cream for a lighter option.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop & Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg