Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken: A Zesty Delight with Crispy Zucchini
A deliciously creamy lemon butter chicken served with crispy zucchini, perfect for a flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 pieces chicken breast
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Pour in the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
- In a separate pan, heat olive oil and sauté the sliced zucchinis until crispy.
- Serve the chicken hot with the crispy zucchini and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice for a few hours before cooking.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with zucchini
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken, Zucchini, Chicken Recipe, Quick Dinner