Easy Asado Chicken with Lemon Zucchini Sauté
A vibrant and flavorful meal combining marinated chicken with sautéed zucchini, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Marinate the chicken in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Add sliced zucchini to the same skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Plate the sautéed zucchini alongside or under the chicken, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg