Easy Asado Chicken with Lemon Zucchini Sauté
A delightful dish with marinated chicken infused with vibrant citrus flavors paired with a fresh lemon zucchini sauté.
Ingredients
For the marinade
- 2-3 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- 1 large orange, juice and zest
- 1-2 large or small limes, juice and zest
- 3 large cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 packets Sazón Seasoning with Coriander & Annatto
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the zucchini sauté
- 2 medium zucchini washed and sliced into rounds or half-moons
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
- ¼ cup reserved marinade
Instructions
Preparation
- Combine the juice and zest of the orange and limes, chopped garlic, white wine vinegar, olive oil, Sazón seasoning, ground coriander, kosher salt, smoked paprika, paprika, dried Mexican oregano, and ground black pepper in a large bowl, whisking until well blended.
- Add the boneless chicken thighs into the bowl, ensuring each piece is well coated. Let marinate for at least a short time.
- Wash and slice the zucchini into rounds or half-moons.
Cooking
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the chicken in a single layer.
- Cook the chicken for several minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and let rest for a couple of minutes.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced zucchini, lemon juice and zest, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Sauté until tender.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and pour in the reserved marinade, stirring to combine for a minute.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For better flavor, let the chicken marinate longer. Add honey for sweetness, consider different vegetables in the sauté, and add fresh herbs for extra flavor.