Keto Chicken Asado with Sauteed Zucchini
How to Make It
Step
Recipe Steps steps 6 1 h 15 min
Step 1
Add the chicken breast to a bowl. Add one tablespoon of olive oil, three tablespoons of chicken broth, lemon juice, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub the meat with the spice mixture and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the meat to the pan. Pour in the marinade and add the remaining ¼ cup of chicken broth. Cover with the lid and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the meat is fully cooked.
Step 3
When done, taste, and optionally season the meat with some more salt or black pepper. Remove the meat from the pan and set it aside. Reserve the liquids in the pan.
Step 4
Cut the zucchini into smaller pieces. Peel and mince the garlic. Add the zucchini and garlic to the pan and cook for 10-12 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
Step 5
Add the red pepper flakes. Taste and add salt and black pepper. Remove the zucchini from the pan and transfer to serving plates.
Step 6
Add the prepared chicken to serving plates. Optionally, garnish with some freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast – 680 g
- Zucchini – 2 medium
- Garlic – 4 clove
- Oregano, ground – 1 tsp
- Smoked Paprika – 2 tsp
- Cumin powder – 1 tsp
- Chicken broth – 3 tbsp
- Lemon juice – 2 tbsp
- Onion powder – 0.25 tsp
- Chilli Flakes / Red Pepper Flakes – 0.25 tsp
- Extra virgin olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Salt – 0.25 tsp
- Black pepper – 0.25 tsp
- Chicken broth – 3 tbsp