Description
Indulge in this creamy lemon butter chicken paired with crispy zucchini for a delightful meal that balances rich flavors and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 medium zucchini (sliced)
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken thighs and cook until golden brown.
- Pour in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest, and stir to combine.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
- In a separate pan, sauté the zucchini until crispy.
- Serve the chicken topped with the crispy zucchini.
Notes
- Add more lemon zest for a stronger lemon flavor.
- Serve with rice or pasta for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken, Crispy Zucchini, Chicken Recipe, Lemon Chicken