Quick and Easy Chicken

Quick and Easy Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    2.4K

Savor the simplicity of this vibrant chicken dish, ready in under 30 minutes. A delightful blend of sweet and savory, it's perfect served over a bed of fluffy rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    16 g
  • Cholesterol
    68 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    28 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    655 mg
  • Sugar
    13 g
  • Fat
    8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Gather all ingredients and have them prepped and ready to go. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until lightly browned on both sides, approximately 1-2 minutes per side. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the ketchup, sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, and black pepper until well combined. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the skillet. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Cover the skillet and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork, about 25-35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken should register 165°F (74°C). (30 minutes)

For a richer flavor, try using dark brown sugar instead of white sugar.
A splash of rice vinegar can add a pleasant tang.
Serve with steamed broccoli or a simple salad for a balanced meal.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 792 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Edwin Gutkowskihudson

    This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! My family loves it.

  • Aglae Kuphal

    I added a little garlic to the onions and it was even better!

  • Sofia Trantow

    So easy and delicious! The perfect quick chicken recipe.

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