Description
A cozy meal with tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and a delightful drizzle of hot honey sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and chop your vegetables.
- Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together hot honey, soy sauce, and lime juice; pour into the pan with the chicken.
- Add in the vegetables during the last few minutes of cooking, tossing until they are tender yet crisp.
- Serve chicken over rice or quinoa and drizzle with extra sauce.
Notes
Feel free to switch up the veggies based on what you have on hand. Use regular honey for less heat if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg