Description
Easy Asado Chicken with Lemon Zucchini Sauté delivers a quick, bright dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy boneless chicken thighs are browned then simmered with garlic, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, zest, and sliced zucchini, creating a fragrant, tangy skillet meal. Finished with chopped parsley, this one‑pan dish offers lean protein, vibrant vegetables, and citrus flavor in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal healthy family dinner option. Serve it with crusty bread or a fresh green salad
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat.
- Sear the chicken for 5‑7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through; set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and zucchini; sauté 3‑4 minutes.
- Add lemon juice and zest, stirring to deglaze.
- Return chicken to the skillet, warm through, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add a pinch of red‑pepper flakes with the garlic. The dish pairs well with quinoa or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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