Citrus Chicken With Vegetables Recipe

A vibrant and refreshing summertime chicken recipe! This light supper showcases the best of fresh garden vegetables and juicy chicken breasts, coated in a zesty citrus sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal, easily scalable for leftovers, and bursting with flavor.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 347.6 kcal
Protein 67g
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Ingredients for Citrus Chicken With Vegetables

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How to Make Citrus Chicken With Vegetables

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add the green beans and carrots. Cook until almost tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  2. Add the diced zucchini to the saucepan.
  3. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. Drain the vegetables and set aside.
  5. In a large paper or plastic bag, combine the flour, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper.
  6. Add the chicken breasts to the bag, one at a time. Shake gently to coat evenly.
  7. Melt the margarine in a large skillet over medium heat.
  8. Add the coated chicken to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown.
  9. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  10. Remove excess crumbs and drippings from the skillet.
  11. Stir in the orange juice, lemon juice, and rosemary. Bring to a boil.
  12. Add the cooked vegetables to the skillet and stir until heated through.
  13. Add the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss gently to coat with the sauce.
  14. Serve immediately. Garnish each serving with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

21g

Carbs

5g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Citrus Chicken With Vegetables?

Citrus Chicken With Vegetables takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Citrus Chicken With Vegetables?

Citrus Chicken With Vegetables has approximately 347.6 calories per serving, with about 67 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 24 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Citrus Chicken With Vegetables?

The key ingredients for Citrus Chicken With Vegetables are Green Beans, Carrot, Zucchini, Flour, Sesame Seeds, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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