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Asado Chicken with Lemon Zucchini Sauté

Savory Asado Chicken with Lemon Zucchini Sauté Delight

Experience the smoky flavors of Asado Chicken with Lemon Zucchini Sauté that brings vibrant tastes to your weeknight dinner in just 40 minutes.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Latin American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs can substitute with breasts
  • 1 each orange zest and juice
  • 1 each lemon zest and juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar red wine or apple cider
For the Sauté
  • 2 medium zucchini sliced
  • 1 each lemon for zest and juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs parsley or cilantro

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Skillet
  • Measuring spoons
  • cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together orange zest, orange juice, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and vinegar. Add the chicken thighs, ensuring each piece is coated. Marinate for 20-30 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken, searing for 4-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  3. In the same skillet, pour in the reserved marinade and simmer for 30-60 seconds until thickened. Pour the sauce over the rested chicken.
  4. In a clean skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil and a pat of butter over medium heat. Add zucchini slices and cook for about 2 minutes undisturbed, then toss and cook for another 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. To the sautéed zucchini, stir in minced shallots, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Cook for an additional minute.
  6. Plate the Asado Chicken alongside the sautéed zucchini. Drizzle any remaining juices over the chicken and garnish with lemon wedges and flaky salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 20 minutes for maximum flavor absorption. Reserved marinade can be used to enhance the sauce flavor.

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