Description
A collection of 10 simple and quick chicken recipes that can be prepared in under 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts or thighs
- Assorted vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, onions, broccoli, spinach)
- Spices and seasonings (e.g., salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, herbs)
- Oils or butter
- Sauces or marinades (e.g., soy sauce, teriyaki, lemon juice)
- Optional: grains like rice or quinoa, pasta, salad greens
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken: cut into bite-sized pieces, thin slices, or leave as whole cutlets depending on the recipe.
- Season the chicken generously with your chosen spices.
- Heat oil or butter in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken to the hot pan and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes depending on thickness.
- While chicken is cooking, prepare any quick-cooking vegetables or pre-cooked grains.
- Add vegetables to the pan with the chicken and stir-fry until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
- If using a sauce or marinade, add it in the last minute of cooking to coat the chicken and vegetables.
- Serve immediately over rice, pasta, or with a side salad.
Notes
- Adjust cooking times based on the thickness of your chicken.
- Feel free to substitute vegetables based on what you have on hand.
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken for 10-15 minutes beforehand if time allows.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry, Pan-fry
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Varies
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: Varies