Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers and broccoli)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, paprika, and cumin. Add chicken breasts and coat well in the mixture. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Chop Vegetables: While chicken marinates, chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- 3. Sauté Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until browned and thoroughly cooked.
- 4. Add Vegetables: During the last few minutes of cooking, add chopped vegetables to the skillet until they are crisp-tender.
- 5. Final Touches: Remove from heat and let rest briefly before slicing. Serve with brown rice or quinoa if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg