Italian Garlic Chicken & Zucchini recipe - Slow cooked Raju Courgette

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor while being lower in calories.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken thighs

Chicken breast is leaner but may cost more than bone-in thighs.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Red wine vinegar offers a similar tang at a lower cost.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Season chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Add sliced zucchini and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, and herbs; bring to a simmer.

Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.

Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese before serving.

Garnish with fresh parsley and additional lemon wedges if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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