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Garlic Butter Chicken Zucchini Corn

Garlic Butter Chicken Zucchini Corn – Fresh, Flavorful & Perfectly Sautéed
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Garlic Butter Chicken Zucchini Corn is a quick and delicious dish combining tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and sweet corn in a rich garlic butter sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1.5 cups cooked corn kernels (approximately 3 ears of corn)
  • 450 grams skinless boneless chicken breasts, sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika, or more to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder, or more to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, or more
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat a large high-sided cast-iron skillet over medium heat for 1 minute. Add olive oil and sliced zucchini. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook zucchini for approximately 3 minutes, turning once to brown both sides. Transfer cooked zucchini to a plate.
  2. Slice chicken breasts into strips and season thoroughly with smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. In the same empty skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Arrange chicken strips in a single layer and cook without turning for about 4 minutes, allowing the meat to brown.
  4. Flip chicken strips, add minced garlic to the pan, and cook for 2 more minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in freshly squeezed lime juice and 2 tablespoons of butter. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and garlic has softened.
  5. Add the cooked zucchini slices and corn kernels to the skillet with the chicken. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and stir over low heat for 2 minutes, just until butter melts and all ingredients are coated evenly with the garlic butter sauce. Remove skillet from heat.
  6. Stir in half of the chopped cilantro. Adjust seasoning with additional salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, or lime juice as desired. To serve, garnish with the remaining cilantro and a light sprinkle of chili powder over the dish for presentation.

Notes

  • This dish can be served with rice or quinoa for added texture.
  • Adjust spices according to your heat preference.
  • Fresh lime juice adds brightness to the dish; adjust to taste.

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