Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss zucchini rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet with olive oil, half the Tuscan spice, salt, and pepper. Arrange in single layer.
- Mix panko breadcrumbs and cheese with a drizzle of olive oil. Top each zucchini round with about 1 teaspoon of mixture, pressing gently. Roast for 15-18 minutes until tender and topping is golden and crispy.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in small pot over medium-high heat. Sauté scallion whites for 1 minute. Add couscous and stir for 30 seconds to toast. Add 1 cup water and half the chicken stock. Bring to boil, cover, reduce to low, and simmer 6-8 minutes until tender.
- Pat chicken dry and season both sides with remaining Tuscan spice, salt, and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 3-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F). Transfer to plate.
- Add remaining chicken stock and squeeze of lemon juice to the same pan. Scrape up browned bits and simmer 2-3 minutes to reduce. Turn off heat and whisk in sour cream and 1 tablespoon butter until smooth.
- Fluff couscous and stir in lemon zest, squeeze of lemon juice, scallion greens, and remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Plate chicken with sauce, crispy zucchini, and herbed couscous.
Notes
Storage: Refrigerate components separately for up to 2 days. Chicken and sauce together, couscous and zucchini separate. Crispy topping softens when refrigerated. Reheat chicken gently in skillet with splash of stock. Not recommended for freezing as cream sauce separates. Substitutions: Regular couscous works (use 3/4 cup liquid, 5 minute cook time). Orzo pasta similar texture. Greek yogurt can replace sour cream (full-fat, room temperature). Salmon or pork chops work with same sauce. Italian seasoning plus red pepper flakes substitutes for Tuscan Heat Spice. Pro Tip: Zest lemon before halving. Pat chicken completely dry for best searing. Toast couscous for 30 seconds for nutty flavor. Turn off heat before adding sour cream to prevent separation.
