LEMON CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS & ZUCCHINI
Steps:
- heat oven to 425. Pat chicken dry and season generously with salt
- Set large overproof skillet over mid-high heat. Swirl in 3 T oilve oil and, once hot, lay in chicken, ckin-side down. Reduce heat to med and cook, undistruedd until skin is golden and crisp, about 7 min. Flip chicken and brown other side, about 5 min. Grate zest of 1 lemon over chicken and transfer pan to oven. Roast chicken until just cooked through, about 15 min.
- Meanwhile, pout 1 3/4 c water into a medium pot and adda generous pinch of salt. Brint to a boil, add couscous, stir and bring back to a boil. Cover pot add butter and remove from heat. Let couscous stand until grains are tender, about 2 min. , the toss with a fork and salt to taste.
- Add remaining oil and garlic cloves to a medium saute pan Set pan over me. heat and gently fry garlic until golden on both sides, about 4 min total. Remove garlic cloves, leaving oil in pan and set garlic aside.
- Raise heat under pan to med-high. Once hot add diced zucchini and cook until tender and browned all over, 6 min total.
- While zucchini cooks, finely chop fried garlic cloves. Zest and juice remaining lemon. Add minced garlic and lemon joice to pan. Saute zucchini 30 sec more and season with salt. Remove from heat and stir in roughly chopped mint.
- To serve, mound couscous and top with chicken. Garnish with reseved lemon zest and scatter zucchini around the platter.
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Pompi Dey
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was dry and overcooked, the couscous was mushy, and the zucchini was undercooked. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Laman Jon
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs to give it more flavor.
biru nepali
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too tangy for my taste. I would recommend using less lemon juice next time. Other than that, it was a good recipe.
Horlahmhilekan diamond
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I loved it in this recipe. The lemon and chicken really helped to balance out the flavor of the zucchini. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Menes Robenson
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. I love the bright and citrusy flavor of the lemon sauce. It's the perfect way to lighten up a heavy dish like chicken and couscous.
Luka Goderdzishvili
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of lemon, zucchini, and chicken is unique and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again in the future.
Kigonya Nadim
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very affordable. I was able to make this dish for less than $10, which is a great value for the amount of food you get.
Louise Batterham
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I received several compliments on my cooking. I will definitely be making this recipe again for future parties.
Fiazan Ali
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the zucchini, and they didn't even realize they were eating a healthy vegetable. I also liked that this dish is a good source of protein and fiber.
Ato McFord
[email protected]The flavors in this dish were amazing! The lemon and zucchini complemented each other perfectly, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I especially loved the crispy skin on the chicken. It added a nice contrast to the tender meat.
Lord Amos Ghunney
[email protected]I loved how easy this recipe was to follow. Even as a beginner cook, I was able to make this dish without any problems. The instructions were clear and concise, and the ingredients were easy to find. I also appreciated that the recipe didn't require
Ashabie Motolani
[email protected]This lemon chicken with couscous and zucchini was a delightful meal! The chicken was tender and flavorful, the couscous was fluffy and light, and the zucchini added a nice fresh crunch. The lemon sauce was the perfect finishing touch, adding a bright