Description
This Easy Asado Chicken with Lemon Zucchini Sauté recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines juicy marinated chicken thighs with a zesty lemon zucchini sauté. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal!
Ingredients
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For The Asado Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
- Juice of 1 lime (or lemon)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
For The Lemon Zucchini Sauté:
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons (about 4 cups)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Asado Chicken Marinade: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, balsamic vinegar, and lime juice. Stir well to create a fragrant marinade!
- Marinate the Chicken: Take the chicken thighs and rub the marinade all over them. Let this sit for at least 30 minutes. For deeper flavor, marinate in the fridge for up to 4 hours.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear the chicken thighs in a hot skillet until golden brown and crispy, then cook through.
- Finish Cooking: Cover and cook until the chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Rest the Chicken: Let the chicken rest while you prepare the zucchini.
- Make the Lemon Zucchini Sauté: Sauté garlic, add zucchini, season, and cook until tender.
- Stir in the Zesty Lemon: Add lemon juice and zest, cook briefly to blend flavors.
- Serve: Plate the chicken with the lemon zucchini sauté and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Enjoy: Serve with rice, bread, or salad. Enjoy your Easy Asado Chicken!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté, Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with zucchini sauté
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
Keywords: Asado Chicken, Lemon Zucchini Sauté, Chicken Thighs, Marinated Chicken