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lemon Butter Chicken with Crispy Zucchini served over couscous with creamy lemon butter sauce and roasted zucchini slices

lemon Butter Chicken with Crispy Zucchini


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  • Author: Aneta
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This lemon Butter Chicken with Crispy Zucchini is a cozy yet fresh dinner made with juicy pan-seared chicken, golden zucchini, fluffy couscous, and a creamy lemon butter sauce. It’s easy enough for busy weeknights but special enough to feel like a treat.


Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 1 lb chicken cutlets

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • 1 tsp Tuscan heat spice

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Lemon Butter Sauce

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • 1 tbsp chicken stock concentrate

  • 1 lemon (juice + zest)

  • ¼ cup water

Crispy Zucchini

  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs

  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Couscous

  • 1 cup Israeli couscous

  • 1¾ cups water

  • 2 scallions, sliced (white and green parts separated)


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. Toss zucchini slices with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a pinch of Tuscan spice. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes until tender.

  3. Season chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and remaining Tuscan spice. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 3–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

  4. In a small pot, sauté the white parts of the scallions until fragrant. Add couscous and toast briefly, then add water. Cover and cook for 6–8 minutes until tender.

  5. Remove zucchini from the oven, toss with panko and mozzarella, then broil for 2–3 minutes until crispy and bubbly.

  6. In the same skillet used for chicken, melt butter. Stir in chicken stock concentrate, water, lemon juice, sour cream, and lemon zest. Simmer gently until smooth.

  7. Stir green scallions into the couscous. Serve chicken over couscous with crispy zucchini and drizzle generously with lemon butter sauce.

Notes

Greek yogurt can replace sour cream for a lighter sauce.

Quinoa works well instead of couscous for a gluten-free option.

Broil zucchini carefully — it crisps fast!

Add extra lemon zest for brighter flavor if desired.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Oven + Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 620 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Cholesterol: 135 mg