Description
Hearty chicken and vegetables skillet delivers comfort straight from Mediterranean kitchens with bold, zesty flavors. Juicy chicken pieces mingle with colorful peppers and herbs, promising a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 pounds / 680 grams)
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by slicing bell peppers into vibrant strips, cutting zucchini into elegant half-moons, finely dicing onions, and mincing garlic with precision.
- Preheat a skillet to medium heat (375°F), drizzle with olive oil, and generously season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until achieving a golden-brown exterior and ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a plate, reserving the flavorful pan drippings. In the same skillet, caramelize onions until translucent, then add garlic and cook until aromatic.
- Introduce bell peppers and zucchini to the skillet, sautéing until vegetables become tender yet maintain a slight crispness, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Whisk soy sauce and honey in a small bowl, creating a glossy, sweet-savory glaze. Pour the mixture over the sizzling vegetables, allowing flavors to meld.
- Slice chicken into bite-sized morsels and return to the skillet, gently tossing to coat with the vibrant sauce and ensure thorough heating.
- Serve immediately, presenting a colorful, aromatic one-pan meal bursting with complementary textures and flavors.
Notes
- Slice vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and professional-looking presentation.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden-brown exterior with crispy texture.
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for enhanced flavor and healthier cooking.
- Consider swapping chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version that maintains similar protein levels and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg