Irresistible Chicken with Flavorful Sauce
Indulge in this succulent chicken dish, where tender boneless breasts are enveloped in a luscious sauce that beautifully balances sweet and savory notes. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this recipe transforms simple chicken into an extraordinary meal that’s sure to impress family and friends. With just a handful of ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a dish that not only tastes divine but also brings warmth and joy to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Trim excess fat from the chicken breasts, rinse under cold water, and pat dry.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Simmer with Sauce: Pour sauce over chicken in the skillet. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally until thickened.
- Thicken the Sauce: Mix cornstarch with a bit of water to create a slurry; stir it into the sauce and cook for an additional minute until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (150g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg