Description
Indulge in a vibrant Chicken and Veggies dish that perfectly balances juicy chicken with a medley of colorful vegetables. This flavorful recipe is simple to prepare and customizable based on your preferences or seasonal produce. Perfect for any occasion, it transforms weeknight dinners into a delightful experience that everyone will love. Enjoy this hearty, healthy meal that’s just as satisfying when served fresh or as leftovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors, chopped)
- 1 cup zucchini (sliced thinly)
- 1 medium sweet onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients by chopping bell peppers and zucchini into bite-sized pieces, dicing the onion, and mincing the garlic.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil until shimmering.
- Sear chicken breasts for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown; ensure they are cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and let rest for five minutes before slicing.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent (about 3 minutes), then add bell peppers and zucchini; stir-fry for around 4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, soy sauce, and honey; cook for an additional minute.
- Return sliced chicken to the skillet and toss to combine everything. Cook for another two minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap vegetables based on what you have on hand; options like carrots or broccoli work well too. For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in soy sauce and garlic for an hour before cooking.
