Lemon Chicken Tenders

Lemon Chicken Tenders

With Zucchini and Peppers

A creamy lemon sauce coats tender chicken, enhanced with fresh vegetables for a light, flavorful dinner.

33 minutes
Prep: 25 minutes
530 kcal
Carb SmartQuick

Ingredients

Chicken Breast Tenders

Chicken Breast Tenders

310 g

Zucchini

Zucchini

2 unit(s)

Sweet Bell Pepper

Sweet Bell Pepper

1 unit(s)

Garlic, cloves

Garlic, cloves

1 unit(s)

Dill-Garlic Spice Blend

Dill-Garlic Spice Blend

1 tsp

Lemon

Lemon

1 unit(s)

Cream

Cream

56 mL

Chicken Broth Concentrate

Chicken Broth Concentrate

1 unit(s)

Lemon-Pepper Seasoning

Lemon-Pepper Seasoning

1 tbsp

Cooking Steps

1

Cut zucchini into 1/4-inch rounds. Core, then cut pepper into 1-inch pieces. Peel, then mince or grate garlic. Zest half the lemon (whole lemon for 4 ppl). Cut both halves into wedges.

Step 1
2

Add zucchini, peppers and 1 tbsp oil to an unlined baking sheet. (NOTE: For 4 ppl, use 2 baking sheets, with 1 tbsp oil per sheet.) Season with salt, pepper and Dill-Garlic Spice Blend. Toss to combine. Roast in the middle of the oven, 5 min. (NOTE: For 4 ppl, roast in the top and middle of the oven, rotating sheets halfway through. Veggies will continue to roast in step 4.)

Step 2
3

Meanwhile, pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt and 2 tsp (4 tsp) Lemon-Pepper Seasoning. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then chicken breast tenders. Sear until tenders are golden-brown and cooked through, 3-5 min per side.

Step 3
4

Continue to roast in the middle of the oven until veggies are tender and chicken is cooked through, 10-12 min.

Step 4
5

Meanwhile, reheat the same pan (from step 3) over medium. When the pan is hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter, then garlic. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 30 sec. Add 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) water, cream, broth concentrate and remaining Lemon-Pepper Seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly, 2-3 min. Remove the pan from heat, then stir in half the lemon zest.

Step 5
6

When veggies are done, sprinkle with remaining lemon zest. Toss gently to coat. Divide chicken and veggies between plates. Drizzle lemon cream sauce over chicken. Squeeze a lemon wedge over top, if desired.

Step 6
7

If you've opted to get chicken breast tenders, prepare and cook them in the same way the recipe instructs you to prepare and cook the chicken breast. Increase sear time to 3-5 min per side, until cooked through. Skip the step to roast. Transfer tenders to a plate and cover to keep warm.

8

Plate chicken breast tenders as the recipe instructs you to plate the chicken breast, no need to slice.