Description
In just a few simple steps, you can whip up a vibrant and flavorful quick healthy dinner that will delight your family and friends. This dish features juicy chicken breasts marinated in zesty spices, sautéed to golden perfection, and served alongside colorful bell peppers. It’s a nutritious meal that’s satisfying and ready in no time—perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups mixed bell peppers (sliced)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving (about 2 cups)
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil once hot.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place them in the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from the skillet; set aside. In the same skillet, add sliced bell peppers and minced garlic, stirring until tender (3-4 minutes).
- Pour soy sauce and honey/maple syrup over the veggies; stir well to combine.
- Slice chicken into strips and serve over cooked rice or quinoa alongside sautéed veggies. Drizzle with any remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg