Sure, here are three easy and quick chicken dishes that you can whip up in no time:
1. One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken:
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
- Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.
- In the last minute of cooking, add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
- Remove the skillet from heat, drizzle with lemon juice, and sprinkle lemon zest over the chicken.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with your favorite sides.
2. Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken:
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- In a bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and let the chicken marinate for about 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- Brush with additional marinade while grilling if desired.
- Serve the grilled chicken with a drizzle of extra honey mustard sauce and your preferred side dishes.
3. Quick Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry:
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced chicken and stir-fry until no longer pink. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed, and sauté broccoli, red bell pepper, and carrot until tender-crisp.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and pour teriyaki sauce over the ingredients.
- Stir-fry for a couple of minutes until everything is heated through and coated in the sauce.
- Serve the teriyaki chicken stir-fry over rice or noodles, and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
These quick and easy chicken dishes are perfect for busy days when you need a flavorful and satisfying meal without spending too much time in the kitchen. Enjoy the deliciousness!
