Quick Chicken 1
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with 'Quick Chicken 1,' a succulent skillet recipe that combines simplicity with bold, vibrant flavors. This dish features tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts seasoned with smoky paprika, seared to golden perfection, and bathed in a zesty lemon-garlic sauce sweetened with honey for a delicate balance of tang and sweetness. The sauce, enriched with chicken broth and infused with sautéed garlic, reduces into a luscious glaze that coats each piece beautifully, creating a restaurant-quality meal in just 30 minutes. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and paired with your favorite sides—think fluffy rice or crisp steamed vegetables—this one-pan wonder is the ultimate quick and easy chicken recipe for busy nights. Perfect for family meals or impressing dinner guests, 'Quick Chicken 1' delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin, about 1/2 inch thick, and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C). Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and honey. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Let the sauce cook for 3-4 minutes, reducing slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Let everything heat through for 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot with your choice of sides such as steamed vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1511 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.5 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 3436 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 220.3 g | 441% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2137 mg | 45% | |
*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.
