Heart-Healthy Juicy Chicken Chop
Discover the perfect balance of flavor and nutrition with our Heart-Healthy Juicy Chicken Chop recipe! This quick and easy dish features tender, golden-brown boneless chicken breasts infused with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon juice and aromatic herbs like oregano and thyme. Marinated in heart-healthy olive oil and cooked to perfection in a skillet, this low-sodium recipe is finished with a light, flavorful pan sauce made from chicken broth. Each bite is bursting with wholesome goodness, making it an ideal option for a nutritious weekday dinner. Serve it with a side of steamed vegetables or a crisp green salad for a complete, nourishing meal that’s ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for health-conscious families, this recipe combines simplicity, deliciousness, and wellness in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet to pound each breast to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick. This ensures even cooking.
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Brush both sides of each chicken breast with the olive oil mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the skillet and set aside to rest.
In the same skillet, add the low-sodium chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan to create a flavorful sauce.
Let the chicken broth simmer for about 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon some of the sauce over the top.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Serve the chicken chop warm with your choice of heart-healthy sides, such as steamed vegetables or a green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1443 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.7 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 1740 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 218.1 g | 436% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1957 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
