Quick and Flavorful 30-Minute Chicken Recipe
This quick and delicious chicken dish is packed with flavor, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute dinner parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Fresh basil (to taste)
- Fresh thyme (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil until shimmering.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place in the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In the last minute of cooking, add minced garlic and fresh herbs to infuse flavor.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and honey. Pour this mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
- Let everything simmer for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Transfer to plates and drizzle with extra sauce from the pan before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute fresh herbs based on your preference. Add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach during cooking for added nutrition.