Quick Chicken Dinner
Savor a delicious and easy chicken dinner ready in under 30 minutes, featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a flavorful honey-soy sauce that will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Pan: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Prepare the Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sizzle and Brown: Place the seasoned chicken into the hot skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and thyme until well combined.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Reduce heat to low and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Transfer chicken to plates and drizzle with extra sauce. Serve alongside rice or veggies for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking for extra flavor. - Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or substituting herbs as desired.