Description
Crispy Chicken with Blistered Zucchini and Herby Green Sauce is a must-try dish that combines juicy chicken with flavorful zucchini and a vibrant green sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for zucchini)
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh chives
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for herby green sauce)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station: Place the flour in one shallow dish, whisk the eggs in another, and combine the panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and paprika in a third dish.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off the excess. Dip into the beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with the panko mixture.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to the baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.
- In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the sliced zucchini. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is blistered and tender. Season with salt and pepper.
- For the herby green sauce, combine the parsley, basil, chives, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve the crispy chicken topped with blistered zucchini and drizzled with herby green sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, try adding grated Parmesan cheese to the panko mixture.
- Substitute the zucchini with other vegetables like bell peppers or asparagus for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg