A quick and delicious meal featuring tender pan-seared chicken in a sweet and savory honey-garlic glaze, served with crispy whole wheat toasts. A perfect balanced weeknight dinner ready in just 20 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 300g boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 4 slices whole wheat bread
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Pat the chicken cubes dry and season them generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- 2.In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, minced garlic, and lemon juice to create the glaze. Set aside.
- 3.Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- 4.Reduce the heat to low and pour the honey-garlic glaze over the chicken. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats each piece of chicken.
- 5.While the chicken cooks, brush the whole wheat bread slices with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toast them in a toaster or on a separate griddle until golden and crisp.
- 6.Serve the warm honey-garlic chicken immediately, with the rustic whole wheat toasts on the side for dipping or as a base.
Nutrition Information
Why this recipe
This recipe offers a balanced meal with lean protein from chicken for muscle repair and complex carbs from whole wheat bread for energy. Nutella was removed to reduce unhealthy fats and refined sugars, creating a truly nutritious dish.
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