Easy Asado Chicken with Lemon Zucchini Sauté
A flavorful and colorful dish combining marinated chicken with sautéed zucchini, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- 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 and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
For best results, allow the chicken to marinate longer for deeper flavor. You can also experiment with different herbs and spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/lemon-zucchini-asado-chicken/