Pan-Seared Skillet Meal
Pan-Seared Skillet Meal is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines succulent boneless chicken thighs with an array of colorful vegetables, all enveloped in a luscious sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this one-pan meal is quick to prepare and full of delightful textures and tastes. With minimal cleanup, it’s the ideal solution for anyone looking to enjoy a mouthwatering dinner without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips
- 1 cup bell peppers (assorted colors), sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping all veggies into bite-sized pieces; slice chicken thighs into strips.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle with olive oil. Add seasoned chicken strips and cook until golden brown on both sides (approximately 3 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed and sauté bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion until tender-crisp (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic to the veggies and cook for an additional minute until fragrant. Return the chicken to the skillet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and lemon juice. Pour over chicken and veggies; stir well to coat.
- Serve warm with extra sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (290g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 110mg