Armenian-Style Lemon Chicken & Zucchini
A bright Armenian-inspired chicken sauté pairs tender zucchini and juicy July tomatoes with lemon, warm spices, herbs, and an easy rice pilaf.
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Ingredients
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Simple Truth® Natural Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast Family Pack BIG DEAL!1 pound $3.99
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Zucchini12 ounces $1.29
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Fresh On the Vine Red Tomatoes by the Bunch (4-5 tomatoes per bunch)8 ounces $1.99
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Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions1/2 medium onion $3.99
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Kroger® Basmati Rice2/3 cup dry $3.79
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Kroger® Fresh Lemons Bag1 lemon $4.99
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Garlic2 cloves $0.79
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Parsley1/3 cup chopped $1.29
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Olive oil1 1/2 tablespoons
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Ground cumin1 teaspoon
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Sweet paprika1 teaspoon
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Ground coriander1/2 teaspoon
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Kosher salt3/4 teaspoon, divided
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Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
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Water or low-sodium chicken broth1 1/3 cups
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into 1-inch pieces; slice the zucchini into half-moons, dice the tomato and onion, mince the garlic, chop the parsley, and zest and juice the lemon. Toss the chicken with cumin, paprika, coriander, pepper, half the salt, lemon zest, and half the lemon juice.
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Sauté half the onion for 2 minutes, stir in the rice for 1 minute, then add the water or broth and remaining salt. Cover and cook on low for 15 minutes; remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- While the rice cooks, heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in one layer and sauté for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and its center reaches 165°F. Transfer it to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and onion to the skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes, then add the zucchini and cook for 4–5 minutes until browned but still slightly firm.
- Stir in the garlic and tomato and cook for 2 minutes, scraping up the browned bits from the skillet.
- Return the chicken and any juices to the skillet. Add the remaining lemon juice and half the parsley, then toss over medium heat for 2 minutes until the chicken is hot and the tomato lightly coats everything.
- Fluff the rice, divide it between two shallow bowls, and plate the chicken and zucchini sauté over it; finish with the remaining parsley.
Total time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: About $9–$11 total using recipe portions
Health notes: About 600 calories per serving, with roughly 50 grams of protein, moderate carbohydrates, and plenty of summer vegetables.
Drink pairing: Sauvignon Blanc complements the lemon and herbs while refreshing the palate between savory bites.