Garlic Butter Chicken with Summer Squash

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lb chicken breast(paid link)
• 1 lb summer squash(paid link)
• 1 lb zucchini(paid link)
• 4 cloves garlic(paid link)
• 4 tbsp butter(paid link)
• 2 tbsp olive oil(paid link)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice(paid link)
• 1 tsp salt(paid link)
• ½ tsp black pepper(paid link)
• 2 tbsp parsley(paid link)
• 1 tsp paprika(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the chicken breasts into 2.5 cm (1 inch) pieces. Season with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Slice the summer squash and zucchini into 0.5 cm (0.2 inch) half-moons. Mince the garlic.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat (190°C / 375°F). Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

   5 min

4. 4

   Add the remaining 2 tbsp butter to the skillet. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the sliced summer squash and zucchini and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp.

   5 min

5. 5

   Return the chicken to the skillet. Stir in lemon juice and paprika. Cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.

   1 min

6. 6

   Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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