Heart-Healthy Seared Chicken Strips
Savor the wholesome simplicity of Heart-Healthy Seared Chicken Strips, a quick and nutritious dish perfect for busy weeknights or light lunches. This recipe features tender, skinless chicken breasts marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, and paprika, then seared to golden perfection in a non-stick skillet. With minimal prep time and a short marination process, it's a hassle-free way to create a protein-packed, low-fat meal that fits perfectly into a heart-healthy lifestyle. Garnished with freshly chopped parsley, these flavorful chicken strips are versatile and pair beautifully with steamed vegetables or a crisp green salad. Easy to prepare, rich in flavor, and full of nutrients, this dish is sure to become a go-to favorite in any healthy eating routine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Start by slicing the chicken breasts into thin strips, about 1/2 inch wide.
In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, ground black pepper, and salt. Mix well to create a marinade.
Add the chicken strips to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover the bowl and let it marinate for at least 10 minutes, and up to an hour if time allows.
Preheat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the skillet is hot, add the marinated chicken strips in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding the pan; you may need to cook the chicken in batches.
Sear the chicken strips for about 3-5 minutes on each side, or until they are fully cooked and have a nice golden-brown color on the outside. Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches at least 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a serving platter.
Garnish the seared chicken strips with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Serve hot with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad for a complete, heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1029 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.8 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 935 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 141.9 g | 284% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1355 mg | 29% | |
*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.
