Quick and Comforting Chicken Dinner
A delightful blend of flavors in a quick and easy chicken dish that brings comfort and joy to weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts Can substitute with thighs.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced Adds aroma and flavor.
- 1 teaspoon paprika For color and smokiness.
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme For added warmth.
- to taste Salt and pepper Basic flavor enhancers.
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup Adds sweetness to balance flavors.
- 1 Juice of 1 lemon Brings brightness to the dish.
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Adds freshness.
- to taste Fresh parsley for garnish Adds color and freshness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Mince the garlic and halve the cherry tomatoes; set them aside.
Cooking Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme, rubbing the spices into the chicken.
- Place the seasoned chicken into the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest.
Making the Sauce
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes, honey or maple syrup, and lemon juice. Stir everything together.
- Cook until the tomatoes start to soften and burst, creating a sauce.
Finishing Up
- Nestle the chicken back into the pan and spoon the sauce over it. Let it simmer for a minute.
- Plate up the chicken and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, let the chicken marinate in spices before cooking. If you prefer heat, add red pepper flakes. Experiment with ingredient substitutions to suit your family's preferences.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 36gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
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