Description
Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken with Crispy Zucchini Delight is a scrumptious fusion of tender chicken bathed in a luscious lemon butter sauce, accompanied by perfectly crispy zucchini. This easy-to-make dish elevates family dinners or gatherings, offering a delightful contrast of creamy and crunchy textures. Its vibrant colors and rich flavors ensure it’s not just a meal but an experience that leaves everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 medium-sized zucchini, sliced into thin rounds
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for zucchini)
- 2 tsp olive oil (for cooking chicken)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for about 6–7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to low. Melt the butter; add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice and heavy cream, simmering gently until slightly thickened.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Toss zucchini slices in seasoned flour and fry in another skillet with olive oil until golden brown—about 3–4 minutes on each side.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce, coating it well before serving alongside crispy zucchini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and zucchini (200g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg